Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹5,276 per quintal in Shamli APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Shamli APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,276
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 30.0% above the period average — just 44.8% 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 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bareilly APMC Leader | ₹6,179 |
| 2 Jangipura APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 4 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 5 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 6 APMC Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Shamli APMC | ₹5,276 |
| 8 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Ahirora APMC | ₹4,793 |
| 10 Durgapur APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 11 Asansol APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 12 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,700 |
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.
At ₹1,479 (31.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Shamli APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹9,550, with the average around ₹4,060. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,276 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,972 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,421 | ₹3,421 | ₹3,421 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,477 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,352 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,609 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,125 | ₹3,125 | ₹3,125 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,355 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,743 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,569 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,770 | ₹4,770 | ₹4,770 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,550 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,550 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,550 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,518 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,415 | ₹3,411 | ₹3,413 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,830 | ₹3,830 | ₹3,830 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Shamli APMC logged this Rice rate on 18 Oct 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.