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 18.1% 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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹14,286, with the average around ₹6,190. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | ₹5,811 | ₹5,306 | ₹5,801 |
| 06 Nov | ₹8,711 | ₹4,255 | ₹6,762 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,587 | ₹4,232 | ₹7,639 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,501 | ₹7,501 | ₹7,501 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,693 | ₹4,436 | ₹7,436 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,668 | ₹8,501 | ₹8,720 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,501 | ₹7,501 | ₹7,501 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,583 | ₹7,552 | ₹7,659 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,501 | ₹2,738 | ₹5,654 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹6,426 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,501 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,614 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,650 | ₹4,938 | ₹5,256 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,245 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,298 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,850 | ₹3,860 | ₹7,329 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,473 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,501 | ₹3,912 | ₹6,052 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,690 | ₹3,690 | ₹3,690 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,621 | ₹8,621 | ₹8,621 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,010 | ₹6,010 | ₹6,010 |
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.