In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
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.
This puts Rice about 8.9% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Agra APMC | ₹7,733 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹7,308 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Karimpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹4,953 |
| 7 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 9 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Kalipur APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹4,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹8,650 (190.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹4,133. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 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 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 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 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
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
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC on 15 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.