In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,113 per quintal in Ayodhya APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Ayodhya APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,113
- Lowest Price Today₹5,113
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,113
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Rice about 113.6% above the period average, and just 5.3% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ayodhya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Ayodhya APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹2,394. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹5,113 | ₹5,113 | ₹5,113 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,945 | ₹2,945 | ₹2,945 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,025 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,004 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,212 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,090 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,371 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,067 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,913 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,332 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,191 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,131 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,799 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
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
The takeaway: Ayodhya APMC reported Rice at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.