Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,009 per quintal in Chandausi APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Rice markets in the table that follows.
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₹3,009
- Lowest Price Today₹3,009
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,009
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 9.5% below the period average — just 24.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,250 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 4 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹5,670 |
| 12 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
At ₹7,750 (140.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Rice prices at Chandausi APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,326. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,009 | ₹3,009 | ₹3,009 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,268 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,923 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,151 | ₹3,151 | ₹3,151 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 |
| 01 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 26 Jun | ₹3,688 | ₹3,688 | ₹3,688 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Chandausi APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.