Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Jhijhank APMC. See where this sits in the day's Rice range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 11.6% below the period average, sitting just 25.4% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 11 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Pandua APMC | ₹4,475 |
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 ₹6,196 (138.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Jhijhank APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,950, with the average around ₹2,488. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,591 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹2,630 | ₹2,630 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,424 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,433 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Jhijhank APMC on 16 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.