Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine(Basmati))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 0.7% above the period average — just 1.9% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Siliguri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹7,550 |
| 2 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹5,433 |
| 6 Barpathari APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 10 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 11 APMC Palghar APMC | ₹5,075 |
| 12 Melaghar APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹2,550 (51.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹4,900 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹5,162. 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 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
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
The headline Rice rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Siliguri APMC logged this Rice rate on 18 Sep 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.