As the 16 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹3,190 per quintal in Gadag APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,190
- Lowest Price Today₹3,190
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,190
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Rice about 45.0% below the period average, and just 70.5% 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
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 APMC Pune APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 4 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,407 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,501 |
| 6 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,421 |
| 7 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹7,315 |
| 8 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,000 (76.9%) 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 Gadag APMC ranged between ₹2,973 and ₹10,800, with the average around ₹5,804. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,190 | ₹3,190 | ₹3,190 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,025 | ₹7,584 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,025 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,800 | ₹9,585 | ₹9,780 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,625 | ₹6,625 | ₹6,625 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,345 | ₹3,345 | ₹3,345 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,193 | ₹2,973 | ₹3,827 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,690 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹3,311 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,368 | ₹6,368 | ₹6,368 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,270 | ₹7,270 | ₹7,270 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,320 | ₹3,320 | ₹3,320 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,460 | ₹3,560 | ₹4,894 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,320 | ₹3,154 | ₹3,227 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,720 | ₹3,320 | ₹5,816 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,420 | ₹6,720 | ₹6,970 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,551 | ₹3,320 | ₹5,245 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,120 | ₹6,415 | ₹6,945 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gadag APMC reported Rice at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.