Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,769 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,769
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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 2.8% above the period average — just 22.5% 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
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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹3,500 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹2,475 and ₹3,575, with the average around ₹2,694. 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 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,769 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,510 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,499 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,526 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,478 | ₹2,497 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,532 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,660 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,571 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,497 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,588 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,486 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,475 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Pukharayan APMC on 12 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.