Pulling together the 23 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Rice was quoted at ₹2,624 per quintal in Basti APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,624
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 31.8% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gadag APMC Leader | ₹9,780 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹9,440 |
| 3 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Noida APMC | ₹8,342 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹7,771 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 DADRI APMC | ₹7,578 |
| 8 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,148 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 11 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,298 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
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.
At ₹3,580 (57.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹3,850, with the average around ₹2,572. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,624 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,702 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,506 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,582 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,510 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,594 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,517 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
Farmers comparing Rice rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 Basti APMC on 23 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.