In the latest market update for 18 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,540 per quintal in APMC VASAI APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,280
- Lowest Price Today₹3,860
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,540
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (1009 Kar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 11.4% above the period average, sitting just 14.0% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where APMC VASAI APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹5,433 |
| 6 Barpathari APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 10 APMC Palghar APMC | ₹5,075 |
| 11 Melaghar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 |
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 ₹5,100 (104.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Rice prices at APMC VASAI APMC ranged between ₹2,560 and ₹5,280, with the average around ₹4,074. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹5,280 | ₹3,860 | ₹4,540 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,790 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,760 | ₹3,450 | ₹4,540 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹2,560 | ₹3,490 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,970 | ₹3,505 | ₹4,490 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,760 | ₹3,450 | ₹4,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,890 | ₹2,795 | ₹3,540 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,690 | ₹3,505 | ₹4,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,690 | ₹3,450 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹2,980 | ₹3,425 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,690 | ₹3,505 | ₹4,250 |
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
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
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at APMC VASAI APMC on 18 Sep 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.