Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Ahirora APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Ahirora APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
At this level, Rice is about 0.4% below the period average, sitting just 38.6% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ahirora APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 11 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
| 12 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
That ₹4,300 (75.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Ahirora APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹3,514. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,158 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,446 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,793 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,291 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,341 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,700 | ₹4,071 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
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
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 Ahirora 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.