In the price report dated 16 Jul 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,741 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,741
- Lowest Price Today₹5,741
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,741
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 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.
This puts Rice about 64.6% above the period average, and just 24.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹12,400 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹7,009 |
| 4 Rampur APMC | ₹6,760 |
| 5 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 7 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 8 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,086 |
| 9 Sangli APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pune APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sitapur APMC | ₹5,741 |
| 12 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹5,392 |
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 ₹7,008 (130.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹7,564, with the average around ₹3,489. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,537 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,178 | ₹6,178 | ₹6,178 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,562 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,515 | ₹2,520 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,117 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,213 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,615 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,596 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,928 | ₹5,928 | ₹5,928 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,570 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,519 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,011 | ₹2,520 | ₹3,627 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,530 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,741 | ₹5,741 | ₹5,741 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,537 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹5,921 | ₹4,098 | ₹4,990 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,525 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,244 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,488 |
| 25 Jun | ₹4,011 | ₹3,421 | ₹3,912 |
| 24 Jun | ₹7,564 | ₹7,564 | ₹7,564 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sitapur APMC reported Rice at this level on 16 Jul 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.