From today's trading desk on 16 Aug 2026, Buland Shahr APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,671 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,736
- Lowest Price Today₹10,192
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,671
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
At this level, Rice is about 108.0% above the period average, sitting just 0.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Buland Shahr APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹10,671 |
| 2 Hapur APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Rampur APMC | ₹9,269 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,692 |
| 5 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 6 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Karimpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Alibagh APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Murud APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Jampuijala APMC | ₹4,200 |
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.
The ₹6,471 (154.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Buland Shahr APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,736, with the average around ₹5,130. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹10,736 | ₹10,192 | ₹10,671 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,101 | ₹6,101 | ₹6,101 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,733 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,368 | ₹4,867 | ₹5,244 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,978 | ₹3,978 | ₹3,978 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,897 | ₹3,461 | ₹3,667 |
| 07 Jul | ₹4,186 | ₹4,186 | ₹4,186 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,036 | ₹4,036 | ₹4,036 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,333 | ₹8,260 | ₹9,075 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,196 |
| 20 Jun | ₹4,252 | ₹4,252 | ₹4,252 |
| 16 Jun | ₹3,548 | ₹3,548 | ₹3,548 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Buland Shahr APMC led Rice on 16 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.