Pulling together the 19 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Rice was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
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.
At this level, Rice is about 3.5% above the period average, sitting just 12.2% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / 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 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Agra APMC | ₹6,113 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shamli APMC | ₹5,953 |
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.
At ₹4,047 (68.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹4,154. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
All told, this is where Rice stood at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.