As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Saidpur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Saidpur APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 10.7% below the period average and just 43.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,312 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,720 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Agra APMC | ₹6,113 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shamli APMC | ₹5,953 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,047 (68.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Saidpur APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹2,913. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,879 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,143 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,681 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Jun | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Saidpur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.