Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,765 per quintal in Asansol APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Rice yards.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,865
- Lowest Price Today₹4,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 0.1% above the period average — just 2.3% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahirora APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 3 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Azamgarh APMC | ₹4,914 |
| 6 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 7 Durgapur APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 8 Asansol APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 9 Bareilly APMC | ₹4,747 |
| 10 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Rampurhat APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹3,600 |
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.
The ₹2,000 (55.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹4,650 and ₹4,875, with the average around ₹4,761. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,865 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Asansol APMC on 18 Oct 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.