As the 18 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Balrampur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Rice about 4.5% below the period average, and just 23.3% 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 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹10,822 |
| 2 Jhansi APMC | ₹8,463 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,753 |
| 4 Jangipura APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 6 APMC Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Shamli APMC | ₹5,276 |
| 9 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Karimpur APMC | ₹4,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹5,922 (120.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Balrampur APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,409. 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 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,832 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,722 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,747 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,410 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,406 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,744 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,576 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,358 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,645 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,427 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,231 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,377 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,218 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,285 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,157 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,407 |
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
The headline Rice rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: Balrampur APMC reported Rice at this level on 18 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.