In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,270 per quintal in Kanpur(Grain) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,270
- Lowest Price Today₹5,270
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,270
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Basmati Dawat)
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 21.1% above the period average, sitting just 64.9% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kanpur(Grain) 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 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 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.
A spread of ₹4,047 (68.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kanpur(Grain) APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹4,352. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,270 | ₹5,270 | ₹5,270 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,787 | ₹3,787 | ₹3,787 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,613 | ₹4,340 | ₹4,953 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,433 | ₹5,433 | ₹5,433 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,110 | ₹3,110 | ₹3,110 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,663 | ₹3,663 | ₹3,663 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,692 | ₹4,692 | ₹4,692 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,394 | ₹5,394 | ₹5,394 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,770 | ₹4,770 | ₹4,770 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,688 | ₹3,421 | ₹3,533 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,301 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,305 | ₹2,305 | ₹2,305 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,324 | ₹3,815 | ₹4,113 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,550 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,157 | ₹3,956 | ₹4,058 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,272 | ₹3,272 | ₹3,272 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,176 | ₹4,176 | ₹4,176 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Kanpur(Grain) APMC on 19 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.