With the 31 Jul 2026 auctions now in, Rice was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
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.
This puts Rice about 21.4% below the period average, and just 68.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,200 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹9,888 |
| 3 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 4 Muradabad APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Shamli APMC | ₹8,640 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹6,970 |
| 7 Sangli APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Banthara APMC | ₹6,248 |
| 9 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹5,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,400 (75.9%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹9,425, with the average around ₹3,818. 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 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,009 | ₹4,549 | ₹6,736 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,442 | ₹2,325 | ₹3,282 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,615 | ₹3,615 | ₹3,615 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,912 | ₹3,912 | ₹3,912 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,996 | ₹8,996 | ₹8,996 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,190 | ₹3,017 | ₹3,137 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,350 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,353 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,968 | ₹7,968 | ₹7,968 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,335 | ₹2,330 | ₹2,332 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,330 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,328 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,330 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,326 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,611 | ₹3,611 | ₹3,611 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Prayagraj APMC reported Rice at this level on 31 Jul 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.