Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹3,100 per quintal in Bankura Sadar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Rice yards.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,150
- Lowest Price Today₹3,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.1% below the period average and just 3.1% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 12 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
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 ₹7,476 (129.5%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Bankura Sadar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹3,102. 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 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,140 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,125 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
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
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
Net-net, Bankura Sadar APMC posted this Rice rate on 17 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.