In the mandi rate roundup for 25 Aug 2026, Mumbai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Mumbai APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 17.8% above the period average and just 23.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 25 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 Ballia APMC | ₹8,295 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Noida APMC | ₹7,319 |
| 5 Muradabad APMC | ₹7,182 |
| 6 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹6,986 |
| 8 DADRI APMC | ₹6,601 |
| 9 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,441 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹3,800 (61.3%) 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 ₹8,491. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 25 Aug 2026, Mumbai APMC set the pace for Rice. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.