From today's trading desk on 24 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,829 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
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₹3,829
- Lowest Price Today₹3,829
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,829
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 35.4% below the period average, sitting just 73.2% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Noida APMC Leader | ₹8,476 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,828 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹6,711 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 9 Pune APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 10 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,012 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹2,726 (47.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹14,286, with the average around ₹5,928. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,829 | ₹3,829 | ₹3,829 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,683 | ₹4,390 | ₹4,528 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,785 | ₹4,404 | ₹4,580 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,409 | ₹4,713 | ₹7,853 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,875 | ₹2,942 | ₹5,076 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,036 | ₹5,036 | ₹5,036 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,286 | ₹6,799 | ₹7,923 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,286 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,804 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,608 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,023 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,469 | ₹3,469 | ₹3,469 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,608 | ₹7,557 | ₹7,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,821 | ₹8,821 | ₹8,821 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,450 | ₹5,450 | ₹5,450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,686 | ₹3,627 | ₹6,157 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,718 | ₹11,718 | ₹11,718 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹2,625 | ₹4,377 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,893 | ₹4,893 | ₹4,893 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Lucknow APMC on 24 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.