In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,715 per quintal in Basti APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Rice yards.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,715
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Rice about 5.5% above the period average, and just 29.5% 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 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,421 |
| 8 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹7,315 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹5,000 (76.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹3,850, 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,715 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,635 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,530 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,507 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,624 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,702 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,506 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,505 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,582 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,525 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,510 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Basti 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.