As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹7,312 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,312
- Lowest Price Today₹7,312
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,312
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Rice about 22.1% above the period average, and just 48.8% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,312 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,720 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Agra APMC | ₹6,113 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shamli APMC | ₹5,953 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,047 (68.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹14,286, with the average around ₹5,988. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,875 | ₹2,942 | ₹5,076 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,036 | ₹5,036 | ₹5,036 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,286 | ₹6,799 | ₹7,923 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,286 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,804 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,608 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,023 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,469 | ₹3,469 | ₹3,469 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,608 | ₹7,557 | ₹7,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,821 | ₹8,821 | ₹8,821 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,450 | ₹5,450 | ₹5,450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,686 | ₹3,627 | ₹6,157 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,718 | ₹11,718 | ₹11,718 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹2,625 | ₹4,377 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,893 | ₹4,893 | ₹4,893 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,439 | ₹2,600 | ₹7,624 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,001 | ₹3,357 | ₹4,343 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,754 | ₹2,754 | ₹2,754 |
| 26 Jul | ₹14,286 | ₹3,653 | ₹6,537 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Lucknow APMC reported Rice at this level on 19 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.