Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,231 per quintal in Balrampur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Rice range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,231
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 4.7% below the period average, sitting just 25.6% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,312 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,720 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 11 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹4,300 (75.4%) 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 Balrampur APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,340. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,231 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,377 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,218 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,285 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,157 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,407 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,733 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,431 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,110 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,104 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,254 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,758 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Balrampur APMC on 19 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.