Turning to the 21 Oct 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹6,765 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Rice yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,726
- Lowest Price Today₹2,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,765
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 75.4% above the period average and just 42.3% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gorakhpur APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Bahraich APMC | ₹9,251 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,639 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,765 |
| 8 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,744 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 11 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,325 |
| 12 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹7,700 (122.2%) 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 Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹11,726, with the average around ₹3,856. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹11,726 | ₹2,900 | ₹6,765 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,542 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,382 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Varanasi APMC posted this Rice rate on 21 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.