Looking at how the yards traded on 05 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Pukharayan APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 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 12.2% below the period average, sitting just 30.1% 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 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹7,963 |
| 3 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 6 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ipur APMC | ₹5,840 |
| 10 Bahraich APMC | ₹5,804 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,250 (73.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹2,475 and ₹3,575, with the average around ₹2,846. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,490 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,480 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,489 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,488 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,481 |
| 05 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,480 |
| 21 Jun | ₹3,560 | ₹3,540 | ₹3,550 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,575 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,565 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,575 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,560 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,550 | ₹3,525 | ₹3,540 |
| 17 Jun | ₹3,550 | ₹3,520 | ₹3,535 |
| 16 Jun | ₹3,550 | ₹3,510 | ₹3,530 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Pukharayan APMC on 05 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.