In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹8,548 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,718
- Lowest Price Today₹8,527
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,548
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Today's rate is about 116.4% above the period average and just 31.6% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,548 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,501 |
| 4 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 8 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sindhanur APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 APMC Bhandara APMC | ₹6,100 |
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 ₹5,400 (88.5%) 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 Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹3,949. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹11,718 | ₹8,527 | ₹8,548 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,442 | ₹8,442 | ₹8,442 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,413 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,132 | ₹4,132 | ₹4,132 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,686 | ₹8,686 | ₹8,686 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,658 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,366 | ₹2,700 | ₹4,544 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Gorakhpur APMC posted this Rice rate on 16 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.