Pulling together the 24 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Rice was quoted at ₹4,785 per quintal in Asansol APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Rice today.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
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₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹4,675
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,785
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date24 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.
Right now Rice is about 0.4% above the period average — just 1.8% 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 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pulpally Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Asansol APMC | ₹4,785 |
| 6 Durgapur APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Alibagh APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 8 Dasda APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 9 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,340 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹4,160 (177.8%) 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 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 ₹4,765. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Asansol APMC on 24 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.