As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Mumbai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Mumbai APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Rice about 16.3% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mumbai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹5,100 (104.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹8,599. 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 | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mumbai APMC was the market to beat for Rice on 19 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.