Pulling together the 08 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Rice was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Balarampur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,650
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
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 1.6% below the period average — just 10.0% 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 08 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹6,733 |
| 2 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,717 |
| 3 Noida APMC | ₹6,622 |
| 4 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,270 |
| 6 DADRI APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 7 Agra APMC | ₹6,035 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 9 Mumbai APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹5,630 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,336 |
| 12 Palghar APMC | ₹5,270 |
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.
At ₹1,463 (27.8%), 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 Balarampur APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,658. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,650 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Balarampur APMC on 08 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.