Turning to the 16 Sep 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹2,571 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
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₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,571
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Rice Bran(Kukuf))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.3% below the period average and just 28.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Pilibhit APMC | ₹8,163 |
| 3 Bareilly APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,732 |
| 6 Banthara APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 7 Rampur APMC | ₹6,667 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 12 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹3,100 (50.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹2,475 and ₹3,575, with the average around ₹2,716. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,571 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,497 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,588 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,486 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,490 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,480 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,489 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,488 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Pukharayan APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.