Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,329 per quintal in Banthara APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,879
- Lowest Price Today₹2,740
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,329
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-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 34.2% above the period average, sitting just 76.9% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Banthara 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 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,507 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,300 (75.4%) 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 Banthara APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹23,065, with the average around ₹3,970. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹10,879 | ₹2,740 | ₹5,329 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,708 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,780 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,751 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,549 | ₹6,549 | ₹6,549 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,733 | ₹2,650 | ₹3,356 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,730 | ₹2,725 | ₹3,068 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,954 | ₹3,790 | ₹3,926 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,424 | ₹6,109 | ₹6,733 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,890 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,726 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,674 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,948 | ₹2,600 | ₹4,432 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,725 | ₹2,737 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,705 | ₹6,705 | ₹6,705 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,489 | ₹2,350 | ₹6,248 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,758 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,897 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,498 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,795 |
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
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Banthara APMC on 17 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.