Pulling together the 15 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Rice was quoted at ₹6,897 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,660
- Lowest Price Today₹6,119
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,897
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 117.2% above the period average — just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sitapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Pune APMC Leader | ₹10,850 |
| 2 Muradabad APMC | ₹10,618 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 5 Gadag APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,659 |
| 7 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 8 Sitapur APMC | ₹6,897 |
| 9 Kampli APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,450 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,650 (75.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,660, with the average around ₹3,175. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹7,660 | ₹6,119 | ₹6,897 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,021 | ₹4,021 | ₹4,021 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,868 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,233 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,540 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,505 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,513 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,021 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,598 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,539 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,560 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,549 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,021 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,053 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,801 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,520 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,839 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,647 | ₹6,647 | ₹6,647 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,575 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,505 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,610 | ₹2,530 | ₹2,562 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,927 | ₹2,505 | ₹5,850 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,549 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,831 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,021 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,366 |
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 Sitapur APMC on 15 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.