In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,765 per quintal in Durgapur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Durgapur APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹4,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 0.0% above the period average — just 2.1% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Durgapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,250 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,754 |
| 4 Sankeshwar APMC | ₹6,686 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,527 |
| 6 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹5,670 |
| 12 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹7,750 (140.9%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Durgapur APMC ranged between ₹4,650 and ₹4,865, 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,665 | ₹4,775 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,865 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,665 | ₹4,775 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,865 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 16 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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Durgapur APMC logged this Rice rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.