In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Narasaraopet APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Narasaraopet APMC on Top Today
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (B P T)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 0.3% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Narasaraopet APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Asansol APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 4 Dasda APMC | ₹3,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,700 (81.8%) 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 Narasaraopet APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,984. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice found its strongest bid at Narasaraopet APMC on 31 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.