In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
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₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine(Basmati))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.2% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Siliguri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Visakhapatnam APMC Leader | ₹6,150 |
| 2 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 6 Asansol APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Gadarpur APMC | ₹4,015 |
| 8 APMC VASAI APMC | ₹3,890 |
| 9 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Dasda APMC | ₹3,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,850 (86.4%) 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 Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹4,900 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹5,140. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Siliguri APMC on 19 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.