Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Pulpally Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Rice about 1.9% below the period average, and just 10.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 4 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 6 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Samsi APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 |
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 ₹5,100 (104.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Rice prices at Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹6,014. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Pulpally Market APMC reported Rice at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.