In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,976 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,976
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
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.
This puts Rice about 11.6% below the period average, and just 66.3% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Saharanpur 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 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 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 11 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹5,700 |
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 ₹4,300 (75.4%) 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 Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,800, with the average around ₹4,499. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,976 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,029 | ₹7,064 | ₹7,507 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,124 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,451 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,342 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,888 | ₹9,888 | ₹9,888 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,220 | ₹3,256 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,479 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,342 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,587 | ₹7,134 | ₹7,445 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,209 |
| 21 Jul | ₹11,800 | ₹11,800 | ₹11,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,080 | ₹2,625 | ₹2,921 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,353 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,265 | ₹7,067 | ₹7,230 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Saharanpur 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.