Looking at how the yards traded on 31 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,700 per quintal in Shikaripura APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Rice markets.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Sona Masuri New)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 0.3% below the period average, sitting just 43.1% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagpur APMC Leader | ₹6,425 |
| 2 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 3 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,297 |
| 4 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,685 |
| 8 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,260 |
| 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 ₹1,225 (23.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Shikaripura APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹3,710. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,740 | ₹3,740 | ₹3,740 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,370 | ₹2,370 | ₹2,370 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,710 | ₹4,710 | ₹4,710 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Shikaripura APMC on 31 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.