In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Nadia APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 16.6% above the period average and just 5.8% 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 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Nadia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gorakhpur APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,251 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,639 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,765 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,744 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
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 ₹7,700 (122.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Nadia APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,204. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,480 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
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
The headline Rice rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Nadia APMC posted this Rice rate on 21 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.