As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. This is one of several Rice rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.2% below the period average and just 20.8% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 4 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 Melaghar APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Gadarpur APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,703 |
| 12 Khatra APMC | ₹3,600 |
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 ₹3,900 (108.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹4,252. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Melaghar APMC posted this Rice rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.