With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Rice was quoted at ₹4,050 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
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.
Today's rate is about 12.9% above the period average and just 1.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sainthia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,891 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,720 |
| 4 Chintamani APMC | ₹8,030 |
| 5 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 7 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Bidar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Kampli APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 11 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹5,000 (76.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹3,450 and ₹4,100, with the average around ₹3,586. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Sainthia APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.