In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,765 per quintal in Durgapur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Durgapur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹4,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.1% above the period average and just 2.1% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Durgapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹2,000 (55.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Durgapur APMC ranged between ₹4,600 and ₹4,865, with the average around ₹4,759. 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 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,865 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,860 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,860 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Durgapur APMC posted this Rice rate on 18 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.