In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,534 per quintal in Rura APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,534
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 3.3% above the period average, sitting just 6.1% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹10,542 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 4 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Chintamani APMC | ₹6,080 |
| 7 Lucknow APMC | ₹6,010 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Kampli APMC | ₹5,650 |
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 ₹4,892 (86.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Rura APMC ranged between ₹2,360 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,454. 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 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,534 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,375 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,371 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,375 | ₹2,365 | ₹2,372 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,360 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,380 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Rura APMC on 17 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.