In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,537 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,505
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,537
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Rice about 18.6% below the period average, and just 66.5% 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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹4,100 (69.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,564, with the average around ₹3,118. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹2,625 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,051 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,537 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,011 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,544 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,897 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,896 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,802 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,810 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,804 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,192 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,515 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,515 | ₹2,548 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,532 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,520 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,510 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,537 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,178 | ₹6,178 | ₹6,178 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,562 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,515 | ₹2,520 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,117 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,213 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,615 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,596 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,928 | ₹5,928 | ₹5,928 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,519 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Sitapur APMC on 21 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.