Here's the 20 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Pandua APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Rice markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,550
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 1.2% below the period average — just 7.4% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 4 Hasanpur APMC | ₹5,666 |
| 5 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 APMC Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Melaghar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹5,029 |
| 12 Karimpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹2,500 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Pandua APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹4,750, with the average around ₹4,455. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To wrap up, Pandua APMC logged this Rice rate on 20 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.