Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,425 per quintal in Jayas APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Rice yards.
01What Put Jayas APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,650
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,425
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 2.6% below the period average, sitting just 42.3% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jayas APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 3 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 11 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,774 |
| 12 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
The ₹4,300 (75.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Jayas APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹2,489. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | ₹4,200 | ₹4,025 | ₹4,111 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,060 | ₹3,960 | ₹4,007 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,205 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,528 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,210 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,210 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,441 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,330 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,684 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,508 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,501 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,670 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,660 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,224 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,323 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Jayas APMC on 17 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.