In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Ahirora APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,600 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 59.5% above the period average, sitting just 1.8% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahirora APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 3 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Azamgarh APMC | ₹4,914 |
| 6 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 7 Durgapur APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 8 Asansol APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 9 Bareilly APMC | ₹4,747 |
| 10 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Rampurhat APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹3,600 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (55.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Ahirora APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹3,511. 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 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,291 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,341 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,700 | ₹4,071 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,903 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹4,287 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,723 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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, Ahirora APMC led Rice on 18 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.