In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Muzzafarnagar APMC. This is one of several Rice rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 3.1% below the period average — just 20.0% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Ballia APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 4 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,442 |
| 5 Mathura APMC | ₹8,063 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 7 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,614 |
| 8 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 DADRI APMC | ₹7,304 |
| 10 Hapur APMC | ₹7,012 |
| 11 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Agra APMC | ₹6,864 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹3,636 (53.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Muzzafarnagar APMC ranged between ₹2,893 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,303. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,163 | ₹3,163 | ₹3,163 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,146 | ₹3,146 | ₹3,146 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,636 | ₹3,636 | ₹3,636 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,914 | ₹2,893 | ₹2,903 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,527 | ₹3,527 | ₹3,527 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,350 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,325 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Jun | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Muzzafarnagar APMC on 12 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.