Based on what the markets reported on 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,460 per quintal in Ghatal APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Ghatal APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,460
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Masuri)
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.
At this level, Rice is about 7.1% above the period average, sitting just 1.1% 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 19 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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Ghatal APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,232. 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 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,460 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Ghatal APMC on 19 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.