From today's trading desk on 23 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Pandua 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₹4,575
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 0.8% below the period average — just 6.4% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tanda(Rampur) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,726 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,138 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 7 Karimpur APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 9 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Lucknow APMC | ₹4,528 |
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.
The ₹3,972 (87.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹4,575 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,575 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,425 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,475 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,450 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pandua APMC logged this Rice rate on 23 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.