In today's crop-price rundown for 29 Aug 2026, Fancy Bazaar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,560 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Rice today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 9.7% below the period average and just 59.1% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 29 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹7,560 |
| 2 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 3 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 APMC VASAI APMC | ₹4,540 |
| 6 Murud APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 7 Alibagh APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 8 Bolangir APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Mangaon APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Gadarpur APMC | ₹3,660 |
| 11 Karanjia APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 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.
At ₹4,260 (129.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Fancy Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹18,500, with the average around ₹8,371. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹3,450 | ₹7,560 |
| 28 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,450 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,580 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,360 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹3,450 | ₹7,560 |
| 20 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,380 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,360 |
| 15 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,580 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,340 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,270 | ₹3,380 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 29 Aug 2026, Fancy Bazaar APMC set the pace for Rice. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.