As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹2,942 per quintal in Rudauli APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,560
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,942
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Rice about 11.8% above the period average, and just 33.1% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
A spread of ₹4,047 (68.0%) 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 Rudauli APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,632. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,793 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,022 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,877 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,784 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,881 |
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
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Rudauli 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.