In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,485 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. See where this sits in the day's Rice range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Barabanki APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,485
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
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 0.6% below the period average — just 76.8% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Barabanki 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 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,729 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,597 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹8,038 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,853 |
| 7 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹7,195 |
| 9 Sangli APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
The ₹4,100 (69.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹3,506. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹12,558 | ₹5,985 | ₹7,755 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,485 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,563 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,690 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,620 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,421 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,720 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,403 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,848 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,560 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,126 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
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 short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Barabanki APMC on 21 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.