Here's the 23 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
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₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 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.
At this level, Rice is about 30.1% below the period average, sitting just 77.0% 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 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gorakhpur APMC Leader | ₹13,900 |
| 2 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,138 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Boxonagar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹4,528 |
| 10 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 11 Pandua APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹4,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹9,650 (227.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,309, with the average around ₹3,720. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,730 | ₹9,730 | ₹9,730 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,309 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,418 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Varanasi APMC on 23 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.