Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Bethuadahari APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Rice is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 3.8% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹9,547 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
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 ₹4,347 (83.6%) 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 Bethuadahari APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,978. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,050 | ₹4,950 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,050 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,950 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Bethuadahari APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.