As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Ahirora APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Ahirora APMC on Top Today
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
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.
Today's rate is about 2.8% above the period average and just 30.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹9,547 |
| 2 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 5 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,214 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,347 (83.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Ahirora APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,404. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,173 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,316 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,105 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,110 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,982 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Ahirora APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.