From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹6,246 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Rice markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,275
- Lowest Price Today₹3,699
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,246
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 56.9% above the period average, sitting just 50.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gorakhpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,891 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,720 |
| 5 Chintamani APMC | ₹8,030 |
| 6 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 7 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Bidar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 APMC Umared APMC | ₹6,350 |
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.
At ₹5,150 (81.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹3,982. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,275 | ₹3,699 | ₹6,246 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,718 | ₹4,200 | ₹8,407 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Gorakhpur APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.