From today's trading desk on 14 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine(Basmati))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 1.3% above the period average — just 1.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Siliguri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 4 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,991 |
| 6 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Palghar APMC | ₹5,275 |
| 10 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹4,730 |
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.
The ₹8,470 (179.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹4,900 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹5,134. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Siliguri APMC logged this Rice rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.