With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Rice was quoted at ₹2,950 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,950
- Lowest Price Today₹2,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 23.2% below the period average and just 74.7% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,891 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,720 |
| 4 Chintamani APMC | ₹8,030 |
| 5 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 7 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Bidar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Kampli APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 11 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹5,000 (76.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,665, with the average around ₹3,842. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,675 | ₹4,200 | ₹7,421 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,862 | ₹2,850 | ₹4,443 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,507 | ₹4,950 | ₹7,792 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,393 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,785 | ₹6,338 | ₹7,148 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,938 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,855 | ₹4,855 | ₹4,855 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,578 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 | ₹2,610 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,008 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,620 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,209 | ₹5,171 | ₹5,196 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,510 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,373 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Rice, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Varanasi APMC posted this Rice rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.