In the day's wholesale-price digest for 28 Aug 2026, Muradabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,571 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,225
- Lowest Price Today₹5,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,571
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 33.9% above the period average — just 27.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Muradabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muradabad APMC Leader | ₹7,571 |
| 2 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 3 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 4 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Pune APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Kampli APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Ballia APMC | ₹5,476 |
| 10 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Barpathari APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹2,371 (45.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Muradabad APMC ranged between ₹2,550 and ₹10,377, with the average around ₹5,655. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹9,225 | ₹5,650 | ₹7,571 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,182 | ₹7,182 | ₹7,182 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,133 | ₹8,133 | ₹8,133 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,377 | ₹8,726 | ₹9,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,925 | ₹2,707 | ₹5,061 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,640 | ₹5,640 | ₹5,640 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,363 | ₹3,363 | ₹3,363 |
| 30 Jun | ₹10,300 | ₹2,707 | ₹5,534 |
| 28 Jun | ₹6,492 | ₹6,492 | ₹6,492 |
| 17 Jun | ₹4,031 | ₹4,031 | ₹4,031 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Rice found its strongest bid at Muradabad APMC on 28 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.