Reading today's price tape for 15 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,550 per quintal in Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
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 0.8% below the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Agra APMC | ₹7,733 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹7,308 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Karimpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹4,953 |
| 7 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 9 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Kalipur APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹4,550 |
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.
A spread of ₹8,650 (190.1%) 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 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹4,750, with the average around ₹4,585. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,525 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,575 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,620 | ₹4,525 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,620 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,575 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,650 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,620 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,570 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,650 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,650 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,650 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,650 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,600 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC on 15 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.