Here's the 21 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in Ghatal APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Ghatal APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,460
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Masuri)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 1.7% above the period average, sitting just 5.5% 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 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹9,729 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,597 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹8,038 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,853 |
| 7 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹7,195 |
| 9 Sangli APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹5,900 |
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.
The ₹4,100 (69.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Ghatal APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹3,650, with the average around ₹3,393. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 06 Nov | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 04 Nov | ₹3,620 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,610 |
| 03 Nov | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 02 Nov | ₹3,640 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,630 |
| 29 Oct | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 27 Oct | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 24 Oct | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 22 Oct | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,640 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,630 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,640 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,630 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,620 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,610 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,640 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,640 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,630 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,630 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,620 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,640 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,630 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Ghatal APMC on 21 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.