With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Rice was quoted at ₹2,714 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,714
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
This puts Rice about 24.8% below the period average, and just 75.9% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi 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 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 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
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 ₹4,500 (81.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,280, with the average around ₹3,609. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,714 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,676 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,998 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,341 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,350 | ₹5,350 | ₹5,350 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,327 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,682 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,558 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,733 | ₹3,491 | ₹5,008 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,124 | ₹5,124 | ₹5,124 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,387 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,133 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,753 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,616 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,962 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,558 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,280 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,980 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,384 | ₹3,013 | ₹6,145 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,338 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,545 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,538 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Varanasi APMC reported Rice at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.