In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,180 per quintal in Santhesargur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Rice markets.
01What Put Santhesargur APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,180
- Lowest Price Today₹3,180
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,180
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (IR 20)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 9.1% above the period average, sitting right at 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 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 3 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 7 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,813 |
| 10 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
| 11 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹5,670 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,330 (76.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Rice prices at Santhesargur APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹3,180, with the average around ₹2,916. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,180 | ₹3,180 | ₹3,180 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,920 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,920 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,930 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,920 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,940 | ₹2,940 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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 Santhesargur APMC on 17 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.