Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Right now Rice is about 16.9% below the period average — just 73.4% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Buland Shahr APMC Leader | ₹10,671 |
| 2 Hapur APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Rampur APMC | ₹9,269 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,692 |
| 5 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 6 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Karimpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 8 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 11 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Pandua APMC | ₹4,475 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹6,196 (138.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,280, with the average around ₹3,609. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,714 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,676 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,998 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,341 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,350 | ₹5,350 | ₹5,350 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,327 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,682 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,558 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,733 | ₹3,491 | ₹5,008 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,124 | ₹5,124 | ₹5,124 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,387 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,133 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,753 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,616 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,962 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,558 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,280 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,980 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,384 | ₹3,013 | ₹6,145 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,338 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,545 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,538 |
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 headline Rice rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Varanasi APMC logged this Rice rate on 16 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.