In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in Jiaganj APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Rice yards.
01What Put Jiaganj APMC on Top Today
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
At this level, Rice is about 0.6% below the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,175 |
| 6 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 9 Dahod APMC | ₹5,725 |
| 10 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹7,800 (144.4%) 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 ₹3,470. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 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 |
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
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
All told, this is where Rice stood at Jiaganj APMC on 20 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.