Reading today's price tape for 22 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹6,508 per quintal in Noida APMC. See where this sits in the day's Rice range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,710
- Lowest Price Today₹5,984
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,508
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
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 4.5% below the period average, sitting just 81.4% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Prayagraj APMC Leader | ₹10,366 |
| 2 Varanasi APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 3 Barabanki APMC | ₹7,755 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Noida APMC | ₹6,508 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Etawah APMC | ₹6,404 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,388 |
| 9 Agra APMC | ₹6,344 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Banthara APMC | ₹5,912 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹4,454 (75.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Noida APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹35,000, with the average around ₹6,815. 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 Aug | ₹8,710 | ₹5,984 | ₹6,508 |
| 14 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹4,904 | ₹6,469 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,411 | ₹9,411 | ₹9,411 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,212 | ₹6,095 | ₹6,622 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,718 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,759 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹8,420 | ₹9,524 |
| 27 Jul | ₹24,615 | ₹4,436 | ₹6,080 |
| 26 Jul | ₹11,315 | ₹4,490 | ₹5,656 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,614 | ₹7,429 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,046 | ₹6,002 | ₹6,582 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,976 | ₹3,371 | ₹5,633 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,199 | ₹6,209 | ₹7,163 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,770 | ₹8,770 | ₹8,770 |
| 04 Jul | ₹9,420 | ₹6,008 | ₹6,347 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹12,243 | ₹5,260 | ₹7,956 |
| 27 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,875 |
| 25 Jun | ₹15,887 | ₹5,154 | ₹5,896 |
| 24 Jun | ₹10,191 | ₹8,342 | ₹8,911 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,334 | ₹6,334 | ₹6,334 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 sum up, this was the Rice rate at Noida APMC on 22 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.