In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,050 per quintal in Santhesargur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,050
- Lowest Price Today₹3,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (IR 20)
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.
This puts Rice about 4.1% above the period average, and just 4.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Santhesargur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 5 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sindhanur APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 APMC Bhandara APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
That ₹5,800 (101.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Santhesargur APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹3,180, with the average around ₹2,931. 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 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,050 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,930 | ₹2,930 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,940 | ₹2,940 | ₹2,940 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,930 | ₹2,930 | ₹2,930 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹3,125 | ₹3,125 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,180 | ₹3,180 | ₹3,180 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,920 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,920 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,930 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,920 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,940 | ₹2,940 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Santhesargur APMC reported Rice at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.