Here's the 12 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹4,700 per quintal in Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Super Fine)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 12.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.6% 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 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,669 |
| 4 Agra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹7,013 |
| 6 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,804 |
| 8 Banthara APMC | ₹6,549 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Jhansi APMC | ₹6,110 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
The ₹7,200 (120.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,195. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.