In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,633 per quintal in Davangere APMC. This is one of several Rice rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,633
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Medium)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 23.5% below the period average, sitting just 64.2% 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.
A spread of ₹7,800 (144.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Davangere APMC ranged between ₹2,150 and ₹7,345, with the average around ₹3,440. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,633 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,225 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,565 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,615 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,632 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,605 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,603 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,810 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,635 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,119 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,605 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,508 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,605 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,111 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,605 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,607 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,345 | ₹2,300 | ₹4,842 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Davangere APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.