With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Robertsganj APMC stood at the front of the pack for Broken Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Robertsganj APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBroken Rice (Broken Rice)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.5% below the period average and just 20.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Broken Rice rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Robertsganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Robertsganj APMC Leader | ₹2,000 |
| 2 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹1,800 |
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 ₹200 (11.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Broken Rice prices at Robertsganj APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,030. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,221 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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 Broken 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 on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Robertsganj APMC set the pace for Broken Rice. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.