Reading today's price tape for 27 Aug 2026, 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.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹4,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 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 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 2.3% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 27 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Noida APMC | ₹6,631 |
| 3 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 6 Umared APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 8 Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,100 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (49.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹4,763. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,700 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Asansol APMC on 27 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.