In the latest market update for 17 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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 0.2% 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 17 Oct 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 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Saharanpur APMC | ₹8,891 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,720 |
| 4 Chintamani APMC | ₹8,030 |
| 5 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Hasanpur APMC | ₹7,695 |
| 7 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹7,425 |
| 8 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Bidar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Kampli APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 12 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹4,950 (75.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹5,189. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Siliguri APMC logged this Rice rate on 17 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.