In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹6,744 per quintal in Ghaziabad APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,744
- Lowest Price Today₹6,744
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,744
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 4.9% above the period average — just 40.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gorakhpur APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,251 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,639 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,765 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,744 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹7,700 (122.2%) 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 Ghaziabad APMC ranged between ₹3,554 and ₹11,420, with the average around ₹6,430. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹6,744 | ₹6,744 | ₹6,744 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,542 | ₹6,521 | ₹6,528 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,851 | ₹3,979 | ₹5,625 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,061 | ₹6,728 | ₹6,731 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,420 | ₹5,505 | ₹5,978 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,383 | ₹6,444 | ₹7,771 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,020 | ₹5,882 | ₹6,126 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,765 | ₹5,860 | ₹6,324 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,542 | ₹10,542 | ₹10,542 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,732 | ₹6,732 | ₹6,732 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,898 | ₹3,554 | ₹5,333 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,341 | ₹5,976 | ₹6,373 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,097 | ₹4,867 | ₹5,631 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,568 | ₹3,568 | ₹3,568 |
| 23 Aug | ₹11,315 | ₹5,228 | ₹6,138 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,613 | ₹5,882 | ₹6,388 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,730 | ₹9,729 | ₹9,729 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,720 | ₹6,720 | ₹6,720 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,978 | ₹4,163 | ₹5,774 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,308 | ₹7,308 | ₹7,308 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Ghaziabad APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.