Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Sehjanwa APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Sehjanwa APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Rice is about 0.2% below the period average, sitting just 21.4% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹9,547 |
| 2 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,455 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,214 |
| 12 Siliguri 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.
The ₹4,347 (83.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sehjanwa APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,204. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,275 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,219 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,215 | ₹2,215 | ₹2,215 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,260 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,226 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,228 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,285 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,220 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,210 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,202 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Sehjanwa APMC on 18 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.