Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Sainthia APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 0.0% above the period average — just 2.8% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Chandausi APMC | ₹10,509 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹10,106 |
| 4 Rampur APMC | ₹9,381 |
| 5 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Naanpara APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Arasikere APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 12 DADRI APMC | ₹6,033 |
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 ₹7,167 (118.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹3,450 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹3,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Sainthia APMC on 20 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.