As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Jafarganj APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,670
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Rice about 2.7% below the period average, and just 16.7% 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 Jafarganj 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 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹4,047 (68.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Jafarganj APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,568. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,610 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,526 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,460 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,456 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,730 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,529 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,523 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,605 | ₹2,660 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,725 | ₹2,720 | ₹2,723 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,725 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,713 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,685 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,710 | ₹2,715 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,488 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,677 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,679 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,670 | ₹2,675 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,510 | ₹2,495 | ₹2,502 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,675 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,685 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,562 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Jafarganj APMC on 19 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.