Across the reporting yards on 22 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹9,730 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,730
- Lowest Price Today₹9,730
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,730
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 161.6% above the period average and just 14.0% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 22 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 Prayagraj APMC Leader | ₹10,366 |
| 2 Varanasi APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 3 Barabanki APMC | ₹7,755 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Noida APMC | ₹6,508 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Etawah APMC | ₹6,404 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,388 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Dahod 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.
At ₹4,666 (81.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,309, with the average around ₹3,720. 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 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,730 | ₹9,730 | ₹9,730 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,309 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,418 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Varanasi APMC posted this Rice rate on 22 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.