From today's trading desk on 24 Jul 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,978 per quintal in Naugarh APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,978
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Jul 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.
Right now Rice is about 4.3% above the period average — just 79.6% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹7,445 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,197 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 5 Dadri APMC | ₹6,473 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,339 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,275 |
| 8 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pilibhit APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sitapur APMC | ₹5,928 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹5,800 |
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.
At ₹4,700 (81.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Naugarh APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹14,600, with the average around ₹2,856. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,688 | ₹2,938 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,769 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,629 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,840 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,059 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,615 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,601 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,994 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,979 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,972 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,748 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,926 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,635 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,566 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,978 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,423 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,496 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Naugarh APMC on 24 Jul 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.