Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Mumbai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Rice, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Mumbai APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Rice about 15.9% above the period average, and just 23.1% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 4 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹5,670 |
| 11 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Samsi APMC | ₹5,250 |
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.
The ₹4,750 (90.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹8,630. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹11,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,200 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mumbai APMC was the market to beat for Rice on 17 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.