Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in Banthara APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
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₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 24.1% below the period average — just 89.0% 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 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 APMC Pune APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹10,681 |
| 4 APMC Kalyan APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,436 |
| 7 Shamli APMC | ₹7,420 |
| 8 Sindhanur APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Gadag APMC | ₹6,440 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹5,060 (78.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹26,280, with the average around ₹3,823. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,950 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,918 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹26,280 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,072 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,825 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,736 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,770 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,615 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,953 | ₹4,685 | ₹6,463 |
| 19 Sep | ₹11,718 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,586 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,990 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,815 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,920 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,727 |
| 16 Sep | ₹11,110 | ₹3,535 | ₹6,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,273 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,401 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,061 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,050 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,589 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,160 | ₹6,160 | ₹6,160 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To wrap up, Banthara APMC logged this Rice rate on 19 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.