Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Charkhari APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.8% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 3 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,813 |
| 10 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
| 11 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹5,670 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹4,330 (76.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Charkhari APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,494. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,410 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,402 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
All told, this is where Rice stood at Charkhari APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.