In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, APMC Mumbai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Rice today.
01What Put APMC Mumbai APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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 44.2% above the period average and just 8.0% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Mumbai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,891 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,720 |
| 5 Chintamani APMC | ₹8,030 |
| 6 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 7 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Bidar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 APMC Umared APMC | ₹6,350 |
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 ₹5,150 (81.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at APMC Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹7,977. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,250 |
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
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, APMC Mumbai APMC set the pace for Rice. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.