Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Bethuadahari APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 1.5% below the period average, sitting just 5.8% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 6 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 9 Dahod APMC | ₹5,725 |
| 10 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹7,800 (144.4%) 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 ₹4,976. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 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 |
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 20 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.