Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,350 per quintal in Bankura Sadar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Rice markets.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 5.9% above the period average — just 1.5% 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 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹10,822 |
| 2 Jhansi APMC | ₹8,463 |
| 3 Jangipura APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 5 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 6 APMC Karjat(Raigad) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Shamli APMC | ₹5,276 |
| 9 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Bethuadahari APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Karimpur APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹4,850 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹5,972 (123.1%), 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Bankura Sadar APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹3,163. 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 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,375 | ₹3,270 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,320 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,325 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,320 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,325 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,325 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,350 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,325 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,320 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,350 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
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, Bankura Sadar 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.