Turning to the 21 Aug 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹4,765 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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹4,685
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 2.3% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Asansol APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹7,560 |
| 2 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 3 Banthara APMC | ₹6,006 |
| 4 Pune APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 5 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 6 Samsi APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 7 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 10 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 12 Asansol APMC | ₹4,765 |
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.
The ₹2,795 (58.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹4,650 and ₹4,875, with the average around ₹4,764. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,865 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 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.