Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,642 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Lalganj APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,650
- Lowest Price Today₹2,631
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,642
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Rice Bran(Kukuf))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 2.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 3 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,548 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,501 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sindhanur APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 APMC Bhandara APMC | ₹6,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹5,400 (88.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹2,440 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,549. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹2,631 | ₹2,642 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,563 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,696 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,691 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,562 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,440 | ₹2,440 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,575 | ₹2,595 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,672 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Lalganj APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.