Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,850 per quintal in Kalna APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Rice today.
01What Put Kalna APMC on Top Today
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₹3,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Today's rate is about 11.1% above the period average and just 1.3% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹10,671 |
| 2 Hapur APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Rampur APMC | ₹9,269 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,692 |
| 5 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 6 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Karimpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Pandua APMC | ₹4,475 |
| 12 Alibagh APMC | ₹4,250 |
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.
A spread of ₹6,421 (151.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kalna APMC ranged between ₹3,050 and ₹3,900, with the average around ₹3,466. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,080 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Kalna APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.