Looking at how the yards traded on 21 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹1,973 per quintal in Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,973
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 9.1% below the period average, sitting just 29.9% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,597 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹8,038 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,853 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹7,195 |
| 8 Sangli APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 11 Pune APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Banthara APMC | ₹5,871 |
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 ₹7,329 (124.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Rice prices at Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC ranged between ₹1,950 and ₹2,815, with the average around ₹2,172. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,973 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,815 | ₹2,815 | ₹2,815 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.