Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,520 per quintal in Sitapur 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,520
- Lowest Price Today₹2,520
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,520
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
At this level, Rice is about 20.7% below the period average, sitting just 67.1% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 20 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 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Agra APMC | ₹7,379 |
| 3 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 4 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 5 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,666 |
| 6 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 APMC Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Melaghar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Hapur APMC | ₹5,051 |
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.
The ₹4,449 (88.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,660, with the average around ₹3,178. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,520 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,021 | ₹4,021 | ₹4,021 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Sitapur APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.