In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,944 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,040
- Lowest Price Today₹2,870
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,944
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 32.1% below the period average, sitting just 75.1% 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 APMC Pune APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 4 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,407 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,501 |
| 6 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,421 |
| 7 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹7,315 |
| 8 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
At ₹5,250 (84.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,800, with the average around ₹4,335. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,040 | ₹2,870 | ₹2,944 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,011 | ₹3,011 | ₹3,011 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,150 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,046 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,440 | ₹9,440 | ₹9,440 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,014 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,766 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,050 | ₹2,811 | ₹2,909 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,321 | ₹3,321 | ₹3,321 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,511 | ₹3,411 | ₹3,464 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,450 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,450 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,680 | ₹3,320 | ₹3,505 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,340 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,151 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,613 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,614 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,150 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,150 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,011 | ₹3,235 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Saharanpur 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.