As fresh arrivals settled on 14 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,523 per quintal in Jafarganj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹2,725
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,523
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
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 2.0% below the period average, and just 15.9% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Jafarganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,792 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,484 |
| 6 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Ayodhya APMC | ₹6,560 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,800 (84.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Jafarganj APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,574. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹2,725 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,523 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,605 | ₹2,660 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,725 | ₹2,720 | ₹2,723 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,725 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,713 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,685 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,720 | ₹2,710 | ₹2,715 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,488 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,677 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,679 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,680 | ₹2,670 | ₹2,675 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,510 | ₹2,495 | ₹2,502 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,675 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,675 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,685 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,562 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,675 | ₹2,675 | ₹2,675 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,675 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,526 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,670 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,577 |
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
The day's best Rice rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Jafarganj APMC on 14 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.