In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Pratapgarh APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.1% below the period average and just 31.4% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pratapgarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹9,547 |
| 2 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,455 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,214 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
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 ₹4,347 (83.6%) 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 Pratapgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,557. 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 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,234 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,493 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,119 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Pratapgarh 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.