Pulling together the 23 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Rice was quoted at ₹1,801 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Sitapur APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,805
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,801
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 41.6% below the period average, sitting just 76.2% 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 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tanda(Rampur) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,726 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,138 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 7 Karimpur APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 9 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Lucknow APMC | ₹4,528 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,972 (87.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,564, with the average around ₹3,083. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹1,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,801 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,051 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,537 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,011 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,544 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,897 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,896 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,802 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,810 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,804 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,192 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,515 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,515 | ₹2,548 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,532 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,510 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,537 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,178 | ₹6,178 | ₹6,178 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,562 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,515 | ₹2,520 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,117 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,213 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,615 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,596 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,928 | ₹5,928 | ₹5,928 |
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
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
All told, this is where Rice stood at Sitapur APMC on 23 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.