Reading today's price tape for 21 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,709 per quintal in Sultanpur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Sultanpur APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,650
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,709
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 1.6% above the period average, sitting just 69.2% 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 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gorakhpur APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,251 |
| 4 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 6 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,765 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹8,500 (154.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sultanpur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,800, with the average around ₹2,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,709 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,120 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,946 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,517 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Sultanpur APMC on 21 Oct 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.