In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,577 per quintal in Jafarganj APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,577
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 1.0% above the period average — just 14.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹9,547 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,214 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,347 (83.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Jafarganj APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,553. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,577 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,521 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,660 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,653 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,665 | ₹2,893 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,820 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,759 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,456 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,760 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,575 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,625 | ₹2,620 | ₹2,623 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,453 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,620 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,602 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,477 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,620 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,610 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,463 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Jafarganj APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.