In today's crop-price rundown for 28 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Shillong APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Khaw Khasi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 1.7% 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 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shillong APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Visakhapatnam APMC Leader | ₹6,200 |
| 2 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 4 Imphal APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Bishenpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Thoubal APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 7 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Teliamura APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Karanjia APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Dasda APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Mohammdi APMC | ₹2,510 |
| 12 Akbarpur APMC | ₹2,450 |
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.
The ₹3,750 (153.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Shillong APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹5,700. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shillong APMC posted this Rice rate on 28 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.