As the 06 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Safdarganj APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 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 7.1% below the period average, and just 21.4% 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 06 Aug 2026, so you can see where Safdarganj 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 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 3 Banthara APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Sangli APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Prayagraj APMC | ₹6,202 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Rampur APMC | ₹5,723 |
| 11 Bhandara APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
The ₹4,300 (75.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Safdarganj APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,369. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,364 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,349 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,302 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,581 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,649 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Safdarganj APMC reported Rice at this level on 06 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.