Pulling together the 19 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Masli APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Masli APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (1009 Kar)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 2.7% below the period average, sitting just 41.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,312 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,720 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Agra APMC | ₹6,113 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shamli APMC | ₹5,953 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,047 (68.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Masli APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,597. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Nov | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 01 Nov | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Masli APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.