With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Fancy Bazaar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,500 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Rice board.
01What Put Fancy Bazaar APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date20 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.
This puts Rice about 16.5% above the period average, and just 48.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Fancy Bazaar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Melaghar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Gadarpur APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 6 Dasda APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹2,731 |
| 8 Lucknow APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 9 Utraula APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Azamgarh APMC | ₹2,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹7,100 (295.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Fancy Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹18,500, with the average around ₹8,153. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,080 | ₹7,550 | ₹9,560 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,580 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,080 | ₹3,450 | ₹7,560 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,580 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,360 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Fancy Bazaar APMC was the market to beat for Rice on 20 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.