In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,666 per quintal in Banthara APMC. This is one of several Rice rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
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₹9,944
- Lowest Price Today₹2,690
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,666
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 42.6% above the period average, sitting just 75.4% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Firozabad APMC Leader | ₹10,120 |
| 2 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,693 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹8,579 |
| 5 Rampur APMC | ₹8,571 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,680 |
| 7 Kalyan APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Mathura APMC | ₹7,476 |
| 9 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹7,434 |
| 10 Sardhana APMC | ₹7,152 |
| 11 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Bahraich APMC | ₹6,701 |
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 ₹3,419 (51.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹23,065, with the average around ₹3,973. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹9,944 | ₹2,690 | ₹5,666 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,326 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,593 |
| 26 Aug | ₹16,600 | ₹16,600 | ₹16,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,818 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,882 |
| 24 Aug | ₹11,056 | ₹2,800 | ₹5,030 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,710 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,413 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,729 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,612 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,006 | ₹2,725 | ₹3,806 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,830 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,727 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,710 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,626 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,594 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,569 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Banthara APMC on 31 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.