As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Rura APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
This puts Rice about 0.2% below the period average, and just 5.9% 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 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,250 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 4 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 12 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹7,476 (129.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Rura APMC ranged between ₹2,360 and ₹2,550, with the average around ₹2,404. 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 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,375 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,371 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,375 | ₹2,365 | ₹2,372 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,380 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,370 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,363 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 21 Jun | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
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
The headline Rice rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Rura APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.