In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Hapur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
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.
This puts Rice about 24.2% below the period average, and just 66.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 4 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹5,670 |
| 11 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Samsi APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹4,750 (90.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Hapur APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹10,542, with the average around ₹4,619. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,933 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,944 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,049 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,181 | ₹6,591 | ₹6,936 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,460 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,450 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,696 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,550 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,510 |
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
The takeaway: Hapur APMC reported Rice at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.