In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 1.0% below the period average — just 12.5% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Pilibhit APMC | ₹8,163 |
| 3 Bareilly APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,732 |
| 6 Banthara APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 7 Rampur APMC | ₹6,667 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 12 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,100 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,100 (50.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,534. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹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
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
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Egra/contai APMC on 16 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.