In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,850 per quintal in Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Rice today.
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₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 7.9% above the period average and just 1.0% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahirora APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 3 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Azamgarh APMC | ₹4,914 |
| 7 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 8 Durgapur APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 9 Asansol APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 10 Bareilly APMC | ₹4,747 |
| 11 APMC Alibagh APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹4,250 |
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 ₹1,350 (31.8%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Rice prices at Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹4,493. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,440 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,420 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,440 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,420 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC posted this Rice rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.