Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹3,220 per quintal in Ghatal APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Ghatal APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,230
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,220
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Masuri)
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.
At this level, Rice is about 0.2% below the period average, sitting just 8.0% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ghatal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 3 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 11 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
| 12 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,300 (75.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Ghatal APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,227. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,210 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,240 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,230 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,240 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,230 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,240 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,230 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,220 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,210 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,240 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,230 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,240 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,230 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,240 | ₹3,220 | ₹3,230 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,240 | ₹3,220 | ₹3,230 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,220 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Ghatal APMC on 17 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.