As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,595 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Lalganj APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,575
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,595
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Rice about 2.2% above the period average, and just 3.9% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,312 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,720 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Agra APMC | ₹6,113 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shamli APMC | ₹5,953 |
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.
That ₹4,047 (68.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹2,440 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,538. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,595 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,672 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,594 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,440 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,440 |
| 05 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,460 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,454 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Lalganj APMC reported Rice at this level on 19 Aug 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.