Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,657 per quintal in Bharthna APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,657
- Lowest Price Today₹2,657
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,657
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 1.5% above the period average, sitting just 6.8% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bharthna 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.
At ₹4,100 (69.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Bharthna APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,850, with the average around ₹2,619. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,815 | ₹2,823 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,840 | ₹2,840 | ₹2,840 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,801 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,730 | ₹2,738 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,755 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,652 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,730 | ₹2,710 | ₹2,719 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,697 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,680 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,653 | ₹2,651 | ₹2,652 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,653 | ₹2,651 | ₹2,652 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,652 | ₹2,652 | ₹2,652 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,657 | ₹2,657 | ₹2,657 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,635 | ₹2,643 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
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 headline Rice rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Bharthna APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.