In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,360 per quintal in Bahraich APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Bahraich APMC on Top Today
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₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,360
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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.
Right now Rice is about 21.6% below the period average — just 73.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,621 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,324 |
| 7 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹6,130 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Ayodhya APMC | ₹5,640 |
| 12 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹5,433 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹7,767 (143.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Bahraich APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹8,851, with the average around ₹3,011. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,662 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,299 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,360 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,684 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,775 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,653 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,725 | ₹2,735 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,775 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,762 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,701 | ₹6,701 | ₹6,701 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,542 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,260 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,257 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,851 | ₹8,851 | ₹8,851 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,250 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Bahraich APMC logged this Rice rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.