From today's trading desk on 21 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,158 per quintal in Ahirora APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,158
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 18.3% above the period average — just 27.1% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ahirora APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gorakhpur APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,251 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,639 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,765 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,744 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹7,700 (122.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Ahirora APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹3,514. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,158 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,446 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,793 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,291 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,341 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,700 | ₹4,071 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
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
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
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Ahirora APMC on 21 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.