Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in Jiaganj APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
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.
Right now Rice is about 0.7% below the period average — just 4.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,669 |
| 4 Agra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹7,013 |
| 6 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,804 |
| 8 Banthara APMC | ₹6,549 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Jhansi APMC | ₹6,110 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹7,200 (120.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Jiaganj APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹3,473. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,550 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Jiaganj APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.