Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Hardoi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 1.2% above the period average, sitting just 59.0% 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 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Hardoi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,621 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,324 |
| 7 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹6,130 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Ayodhya APMC | ₹5,640 |
| 12 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹5,433 |
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 ₹7,767 (143.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Hardoi APMC ranged between ₹2,150 and ₹6,825, with the average around ₹2,768. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,759 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,568 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,480 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,480 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,465 | ₹2,465 | ₹2,465 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,943 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,460 | ₹2,494 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Hardoi APMC on 18 Sep 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.