Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹8,720 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,668
- Lowest Price Today₹8,501
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 41.9% above the period average and just 39.0% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,891 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,720 |
| 4 Chintamani APMC | ₹8,030 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹7,695 |
| 7 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 8 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Bidar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Kampli APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 12 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹4,950 (75.6%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹14,286, with the average around ₹6,146. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,668 | ₹8,501 | ₹8,720 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,501 | ₹7,501 | ₹7,501 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,583 | ₹7,552 | ₹7,659 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,501 | ₹2,738 | ₹5,654 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹6,426 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,501 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,614 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,650 | ₹4,938 | ₹5,256 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,245 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,298 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,850 | ₹3,860 | ₹7,329 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,473 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,501 | ₹3,912 | ₹6,052 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,690 | ₹3,690 | ₹3,690 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,621 | ₹8,621 | ₹8,621 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,010 | ₹6,010 | ₹6,010 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,372 | ₹3,461 | ₹5,263 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹4,470 | ₹7,952 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,950 | ₹4,251 | ₹4,906 |
| 11 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹5,453 | ₹9,061 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,387 | ₹2,802 | ₹7,391 |
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
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Lucknow APMC posted this Rice rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.