In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹7,304 per quintal in DADRI APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
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₹8,532
- Lowest Price Today₹6,974
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,304
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 8.4% above the period average — just 23.5% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where DADRI APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹9,734 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Ballia APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,442 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹8,063 |
| 8 Gadag APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,614 |
| 10 DADRI APMC | ₹7,304 |
| 11 Hapur APMC | ₹7,012 |
| 12 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹3,500 (50.0%) 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 DADRI APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹9,550, with the average around ₹6,740. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,532 | ₹6,974 | ₹7,304 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,296 | ₹6,676 | ₹7,012 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,578 | ₹7,578 | ₹7,578 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,501 | ₹5,961 | ₹6,275 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,470 | ₹6,826 | ₹7,278 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,450 | ₹8,472 | ₹9,130 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,219 | ₹5,867 | ₹6,439 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,710 | ₹5,710 | ₹5,710 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,874 | ₹4,950 | ₹6,917 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,054 | ₹9,054 | ₹9,054 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,165 | ₹6,351 | ₹6,601 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,473 | ₹6,124 | ₹6,711 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,067 | ₹7,248 | ₹8,038 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,033 | ₹6,033 | ₹6,033 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,744 | ₹6,759 | ₹7,013 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,150 | ₹5,839 | ₹6,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,445 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,550 | ₹5,550 | ₹5,550 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,164 | ₹4,535 | ₹7,792 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,368 | ₹6,257 | ₹6,473 |
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 day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in DADRI APMC on 12 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.