Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,549 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Sitapur APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,610
- Lowest Price Today₹2,510
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,549
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
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.
At this level, Rice is about 16.9% below the period average, sitting just 66.3% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sitapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Noida APMC Leader | ₹8,476 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,828 |
| 4 Sangli APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹6,711 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 9 Pune APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 10 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,012 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
The ₹2,726 (47.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,564, with the average around ₹3,069. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹2,610 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,549 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,801 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Sitapur APMC on 24 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.