In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹6,528 per quintal in Ghaziabad APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,542
- Lowest Price Today₹6,521
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,528
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Rice about 1.7% above the period average, and just 42.8% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ghaziabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹10,822 |
| 2 Jhansi APMC | ₹8,463 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,528 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹6,179 |
| 5 Jangipura APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 7 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 8 APMC Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 10 Shamli APMC | ₹5,276 |
| 11 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹5,622 (108.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹3,554 and ₹11,420, with the average around ₹6,422. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,542 | ₹6,521 | ₹6,528 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,851 | ₹3,979 | ₹5,625 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,061 | ₹6,728 | ₹6,731 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,420 | ₹5,505 | ₹5,978 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,383 | ₹6,444 | ₹7,771 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,020 | ₹5,882 | ₹6,126 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,765 | ₹5,860 | ₹6,324 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,542 | ₹10,542 | ₹10,542 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,732 | ₹6,732 | ₹6,732 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,898 | ₹3,554 | ₹5,333 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,341 | ₹5,976 | ₹6,373 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,097 | ₹4,867 | ₹5,631 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,568 | ₹3,568 | ₹3,568 |
| 23 Aug | ₹11,315 | ₹5,228 | ₹6,138 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,613 | ₹5,882 | ₹6,388 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,730 | ₹9,729 | ₹9,729 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,720 | ₹6,720 | ₹6,720 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,978 | ₹4,163 | ₹5,774 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,308 | ₹7,308 | ₹7,308 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,644 | ₹3,924 | ₹6,038 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Ghaziabad APMC on 18 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.