Reading today's price tape for 28 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,476 per quintal in Ballia APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,476
- Lowest Price Today₹5,476
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,476
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 70.6% above the period average, sitting just 42.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ballia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Muradabad APMC | ₹7,571 |
| 3 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 4 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Pune APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Kampli APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Ballia APMC | ₹5,476 |
| 11 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Barpathari APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹8,000 (153.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Ballia APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,555, with the average around ₹3,210. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹6,835 | ₹6,835 | ₹6,835 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,476 | ₹5,476 | ₹5,476 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,408 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,295 | ₹8,295 | ₹8,295 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,406 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,187 | ₹4,187 | ₹4,187 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Ballia APMC on 28 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.