With the 12 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Rice was quoted at ₹2,460 per quintal in Jahanabad APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,460
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.7% below the period average and just 5.4% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹9,734 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Ballia APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,442 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹8,063 |
| 8 Gadag APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,614 |
| 10 DADRI APMC | ₹7,304 |
| 11 Hapur APMC | ₹7,012 |
| 12 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (50.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Jahanabad APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,529. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,460 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,468 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,541 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,461 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 22 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Jun | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 18 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,580 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 | ₹2,590 |
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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jahanabad APMC posted this Rice rate on 12 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.