In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, APMC Kalyan APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,500 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 11.5% above the period average, sitting just 16.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹9,779 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Mathura APMC | ₹7,347 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹7,169 |
| 7 Gadag APMC | ₹6,625 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,383 |
| 11 DADRI APMC | ₹6,275 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
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 ₹4,300 (69.4%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Rice prices at APMC Kalyan APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹9,417. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹10,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,200 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, APMC Kalyan APMC led Rice on 21 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.