In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,450 per quintal in Pandua APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Pandua APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,675
- Lowest Price Today₹4,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
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.
This puts Rice about 0.1% below the period average, and just 6.3% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 APMC Pune APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹10,681 |
| 4 APMC Kalyan APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,436 |
| 6 Shamli APMC | ₹7,420 |
| 7 Sindhanur APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 12 Gadag APMC | ₹6,440 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹5,060 (78.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Pandua APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹4,750, with the average around ₹4,455. 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 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,675 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,450 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,575 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,425 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,725 | ₹4,425 | ₹4,550 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,475 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,675 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,575 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,575 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,725 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,575 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,450 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,725 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,750 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,625 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,725 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,575 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,725 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,675 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pandua APMC reported Rice at this level on 19 Oct 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.