Pulling together the 20 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Mehmoodabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Broken Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,479 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Broken Rice Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,479
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBroken Rice (Broken Rice)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Broken Rice is about 28.2% above the period average, sitting just 0.9% 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
Here's how Broken Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mehmoodabad APMC Leader | ₹2,479 |
| 2 Jafarganj APMC | ₹1,907 |
| 3 Ballia APMC | ₹1,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Broken Rice.
The ₹1,479 (147.9%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Broken Rice prices at Mehmoodabad APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,934. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,479 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,012 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,750 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,724 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,215 | ₹2,185 | ₹2,201 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,720 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,709 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,160 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,138 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,120 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,105 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,087 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,110 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,103 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,054 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,058 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,019 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,689 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,662 |
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 Broken Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Mehmoodabad APMC led Broken Rice on 20 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.