Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹7,299 per quintal in Banthara APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,134
- Lowest Price Today₹6,110
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,299
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 80.8% above the period average — just 68.4% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Banthara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,621 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 4 Banthara APMC | ₹7,299 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 7 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,324 |
| 8 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Agra APMC | ₹6,130 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Ayodhya APMC | ₹5,640 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹4,360 (77.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹23,065, with the average around ₹4,038. 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 | ₹8,134 | ₹6,110 | ₹7,299 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,920 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,727 |
| 16 Sep | ₹11,110 | ₹3,535 | ₹6,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,273 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,401 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,061 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,050 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,630 | ₹2,540 | ₹2,589 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,160 | ₹6,160 | ₹6,160 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,890 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,584 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,100 | ₹11,100 | ₹11,100 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,286 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,650 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,491 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,062 | ₹4,062 | ₹4,062 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,653 | ₹9,653 | ₹9,653 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,681 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,944 | ₹2,690 | ₹5,666 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,326 |
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
To wrap up, Banthara APMC logged this Rice rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.