In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Achalda APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
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 10.6% below the period average, and just 16.0% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 APMC Pune APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 4 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,407 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,501 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,421 |
| 8 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹7,315 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹5,000 (76.9%) 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 Achalda APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,349. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,110 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,102 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,382 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Achalda APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.