From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Gangavathi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 1.8% above the period average, sitting just 57.9% 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 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹9,547 |
| 2 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,455 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,214 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
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 ₹4,347 (83.6%) 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 Gangavathi APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,170, with the average around ₹2,554. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,060 | ₹2,080 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,030 | ₹2,080 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,460 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,022 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,024 | ₹2,080 | ₹2,990 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,950 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,830 | ₹2,830 | ₹2,830 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,030 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,014 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,119 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,048 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,770 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,550 | ₹2,180 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,490 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Gangavathi APMC on 18 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.