Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Sahiyapur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Rice range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
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₹2,550
- Lowest Price Today₹2,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
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.
At this level, Rice is about 0.6% below the period average, sitting just 34.6% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,729 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,597 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹8,038 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,853 |
| 7 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹7,195 |
| 9 Sangli APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹5,900 |
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 ₹4,100 (69.5%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sahiyapur APMC ranged between ₹1,510 and ₹3,900, with the average around ₹2,566. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,668 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,823 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,623 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,556 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,564 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Sahiyapur APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.