Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,350 per quintal in Nadia APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,350
- 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.
At this level, Rice is about 20.8% below the period average, sitting just 35.6% 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 12 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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Nadia APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,229. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,450 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Nadia APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.