In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Madhoganj 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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 1.1% below the period average — just 25.7% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Agra APMC | ₹7,379 |
| 3 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 5 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,666 |
| 6 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 APMC Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Melaghar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Hapur APMC | ₹5,051 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹4,449 (88.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Madhoganj APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,630. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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 short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Madhoganj APMC on 20 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.