In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Honnali APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (I.R.-64)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 3.1% above the period average, sitting just 3.7% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 8 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Samsi APMC | ₹5,200 |
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.
At ₹8,000 (153.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Honnali APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Honnali APMC on 19 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.