In the price report dated 21 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,492 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Rice markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,475
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,492
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.9% below the period average and just 30.3% 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 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 6 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 8 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,765 |
| 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹2,475 and ₹3,575, with the average around ₹2,676. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,475 | ₹2,492 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,545 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Rice traded at this rate in Pukharayan APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.