In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Samsi APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,350
- Lowest Price Today₹5,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.1% below the period average and just 4.6% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,312 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,720 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Agra APMC | ₹6,113 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shamli APMC | ₹5,953 |
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 ₹4,047 (68.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Samsi APMC ranged between ₹5,100 and ₹5,450, with the average around ₹5,314. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | ₹5,450 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,350 |
| 07 Nov | ₹5,400 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,350 |
| 05 Nov | ₹5,450 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,350 |
| 04 Nov | ₹5,450 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 03 Nov | ₹5,450 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 02 Nov | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 01 Nov | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 31 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 30 Oct | ₹5,350 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,350 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Samsi 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.