Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹2,703 per quintal in Davangere APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,703
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Medium)
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.
Right now Rice is about 17.7% below the period average — just 63.2% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 3 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,528 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sindhanur APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 APMC Bhandara APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,500 (91.7%) 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 Davangere APMC ranged between ₹2,065 and ₹7,345, with the average around ₹3,284. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,703 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,900 | ₹2,450 | ₹4,215 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,360 | ₹3,360 | ₹3,360 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹3,595 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,890 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,641 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,602 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,479 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,607 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,609 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,950 | ₹2,650 | ₹3,333 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,625 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,740 | ₹2,640 | ₹2,702 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,665 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,679 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,045 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,783 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,612 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,525 | ₹2,065 | ₹3,054 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Davangere APMC on 16 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.