Looking at how the yards traded on 12 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Jiaganj APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting 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₹3,650
- Lowest Price Today₹3,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 3.0% above the period average, sitting just 1.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹9,734 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Ballia APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,442 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹8,063 |
| 8 Gadag APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,614 |
| 10 DADRI APMC | ₹7,304 |
| 11 Hapur APMC | ₹7,012 |
| 12 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,500 (50.0%), 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Jiaganj APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹3,650, with the average around ₹3,496. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Jiaganj APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.