In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Rice markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
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₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine(Basmati))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Jhansi APMC | ₹10,211 |
| 3 Jaunpur APMC | ₹8,991 |
| 4 Etawah APMC | ₹8,703 |
| 5 Gadag APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹7,490 |
| 8 Hasanpur APMC | ₹7,331 |
| 9 Chintamani APMC | ₹7,226 |
| 10 Noida APMC | ₹7,054 |
| 11 Malur APMC | ₹7,040 |
| 12 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
At ₹3,500 (50.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹4,900 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹5,180. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Rice rate at Siliguri APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.