In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,464 per quintal in Kopaganj APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Rice markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,560
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,464
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Rice about 31.5% below the period average, and just 75.1% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kopaganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹9,547 |
| 2 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,455 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,214 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
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.
At ₹4,347 (83.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kopaganj APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,896, with the average around ₹3,600. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,464 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,034 | ₹2,825 | ₹2,930 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,925 | ₹3,925 | ₹3,925 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,494 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,478 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,502 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,496 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,253 | ₹9,253 | ₹9,253 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,675 | ₹2,410 | ₹2,567 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,535 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,524 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,087 | ₹5,221 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,896 | ₹3,390 | ₹7,219 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,894 | ₹6,894 | ₹6,894 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,725 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,468 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,540 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,507 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,684 | ₹8,684 | ₹8,684 |
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 day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Kopaganj APMC on 18 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.