In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,450 per quintal in Pandua APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹4,575
- Lowest Price Today₹4,375
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
Today's rate is about 0.3% above the period average and just 5.3% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pandua 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 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 8 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹8,000 (153.8%) 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 Pandua APMC ranged between ₹4,250 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹4,437. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,575 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,425 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,575 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,475 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,525 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,425 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,575 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,525 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,450 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,625 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,475 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,475 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,475 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,575 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,450 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,550 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,450 | ₹4,275 | ₹4,375 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,575 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,450 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,550 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,425 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,525 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Pandua APMC posted this Rice rate on 19 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.