Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Asansol 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
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₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹4,685
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.3% below the period average and just 2.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Narasaraopet APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 4 Asansol APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Dasda APMC | ₹3,300 |
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 ₹2,700 (81.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹4,650 and ₹4,875, with the average around ₹4,763. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,875 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,865 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,865 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Asansol APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.