Going by the latest APMC figures for 06 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Purulia APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.5% below the period average and just 7.9% 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 06 Sep 2026, so you can see where Purulia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jangipur APMC Leader | ₹5,200 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 APMC Palghar APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 5 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 6 Gadarpur APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Hapur APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Balarampur APMC | ₹3,640 |
| 9 Kasimbazar APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Kandi APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Nagina APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 12 Purulia APMC | ₹3,500 |
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.
That ₹1,700 (48.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Purulia APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,519. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,460 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,420 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹3,420 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 06 Sep 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Purulia APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.