Rice
Rice mandi rate today at Kolaghat APMC — ₹4,500 per quintal
MARKET REPORT 19 AUG 2026
Market Report
Rice
Kolaghat APMC Market, West Bengal
₹4,500 / quintal Flat
₹3,500Today ₹4,500₹4,900
30-Day low30-Day high
HIGH ₹4,600LOW ₹4,400MODAL ₹4,500DAY flatMANDIS 1230-Day AVG ₹4,103HIGH ₹4,600LOW ₹4,400MODAL ₹4,500DAY flatMANDIS 1230-Day AVG ₹4,103
Today · Modal
₹4,500
Most-traded rate
Day Change
vs previous day
30-Day High
₹4,900
Period peak
30-Day Low
₹3,500
Period base
30-Day Avg
₹4,103
Mean modal

Kolaghat APMC's Rice Rate Today: ₹4,500 per Quintal

Updated 19 Aug 2026 Mandi Rate Today WhatsApp

Across the reporting yards on 19 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Kolaghat 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

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₹4,600
  • Lowest Price Today₹4,400
  • Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
  • Reporting Mandis12
  • Date19 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.

Price Position · 30-Day Band Upper band · Firm
₹3,500 (Low)₹4,103 (Avg)₹4,900 (High)

This puts Rice about 9.7% above the period average, and just 8.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.

03How Other Mandis Compare Today

This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.

MandiPrice (₹ / quintal)
1 Mumbai APMC Leader ₹10,000
2 Kalyan APMC ₹9,200
3 Lucknow APMC ₹7,312
4 Sangli APMC ₹7,000
5 Nagpur APMC ₹6,875
6 Ghaziabad APMC ₹6,720
7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC ₹6,200
8 Visakhapatnam APMC ₹6,150
9 Narasaraopet APMC ₹6,000
10 Pune APMC ₹5,950
11 Pulpally Market APMC ₹5,900
12 Dahod APMC ₹5,700

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.

Highest-paying
Mumbai APMC
₹10,000
₹4,300
75.4% spread
Lowest-paying
Dahod APMC
₹5,700

That ₹4,300 (75.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.

0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance

Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kolaghat APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹4,103. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.

Rice · Modal Price Trend (36d) Modal Min–Max
₹3,388₹3,794₹4,200₹4,606₹5,01219 Aug23 Jul16 Jun

06Recent Price History

DateHigh (₹)Low (₹)Average (₹)
19 Aug ₹4,600 ₹4,400 ₹4,500
18 Aug ₹4,600 ₹4,400 ₹4,500
14 Aug ₹3,700 ₹3,500 ₹3,600
12 Aug ₹3,700 ₹3,500 ₹3,600
11 Aug ₹3,700 ₹3,500 ₹3,600
10 Aug ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700
06 Aug ₹4,800 ₹4,600 ₹4,700
05 Aug ₹4,800 ₹4,600 ₹4,700
04 Aug ₹4,800 ₹4,600 ₹4,700
03 Aug ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700
01 Aug ₹4,800 ₹4,600 ₹4,700
31 Jul ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700
30 Jul ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700
29 Jul ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700
28 Jul ₹4,800 ₹4,600 ₹4,700
27 Jul ₹4,800 ₹4,600 ₹4,700
24 Jul ₹4,800 ₹4,600 ₹4,700
23 Jul ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700
22 Jul ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700
20 Jul ₹3,800 ₹3,600 ₹3,700

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

Quick Signal Read · Descriptive only
Momentum
Steady
Little changed on the day — a flat session.
Range Position
Upper band · Firm
71% up the 30-Day band — firm, near the top.
Best Market
Mumbai APMC
₹4,300 (75.4%) above the cheapest reporting yard.

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

From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.

10The Quick Read

In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Kolaghat APMC on 19 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does "Mandi Rate Today" mean here?
It means Rice traded at ₹4,500 per quintal in Kolaghat APMC on 19 Aug 2026. This is that market's rate for the day, not necessarily the highest or lowest.
How does this rate compare with other mandis?
See the market-wise table on this page — it lists Rice rates across reporting yards on 19 Aug 2026 so you can place this one against the day's high and low.
Is this the official government rate?
These figures come from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are shared for information only. Reconfirm the live rate at the yard before trading.
How do I find the best-paying mandi for Rice?
Compare the modal rates in the table above. The best-paying yard can change daily with arrivals and demand.
Does the leading mandi change every day?
Yes. Rankings are worked out fresh each trading day from that day's arrivals and prices, so the best market for Rice can shift from one day to the next.
Is this the official government rate?
These figures are drawn from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are shared for information only. Always reconfirm the live rate at the yard before trading.

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