Turning to the 16 Aug 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹2,434 per quintal in Jayas APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Jayas APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,434
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.7% below the period average and just 28.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹10,671 |
| 2 Hapur APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Rampur APMC | ₹9,269 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,692 |
| 5 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 6 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Karimpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 10 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Pandua APMC | ₹4,475 |
| 12 Alibagh APMC | ₹4,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹6,421 (151.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Jayas APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹3,425, with the average around ₹2,476. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,434 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,577 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,425 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,110 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,411 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,246 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,343 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,642 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,260 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jayas APMC posted this Rice rate on 16 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.