In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Ballia APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 22.6% below the period average — just 74.9% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ballia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Noida APMC | ₹9,411 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹8,851 |
| 4 Mathura APMC | ₹8,817 |
| 5 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹7,450 (129.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Ballia APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,555, with the average around ₹3,099. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,420 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,406 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,187 | ₹4,187 | ₹4,187 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,958 | ₹6,958 | ₹6,958 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,555 | ₹9,555 | ₹9,555 |
| 12 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
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
To wrap up, Ballia APMC logged this Rice rate on 13 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.