From today's trading desk on 21 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Safdarganj APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01What Put Safdarganj APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 6.7% below the period average — just 21.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Safdarganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,729 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,597 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹8,038 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,853 |
| 7 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹7,195 |
| 9 Sangli APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
At ₹4,100 (69.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Safdarganj APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,359. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,581 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,649 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,528 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,210 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,202 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,736 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,448 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,648 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Safdarganj APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.