As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine(Basmati))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Rice about 0.2% above the period average, and just 1.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 18 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 Ahirora APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 3 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Azamgarh APMC | ₹4,914 |
| 5 Durgapur APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 6 Asansol APMC | ₹4,765 |
| 7 Bareilly APMC | ₹4,747 |
| 8 Rampurhat APMC | ₹3,720 |
| 9 Bazpur APMC | ₹3,596 |
| 10 Gadarpur APMC | ₹3,548 |
| 11 Aurangabad APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Hardoi APMC | ₹2,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,800 (100.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Rice prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹4,900 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹5,189. 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 | ₹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
When picking where to sell Rice, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Siliguri APMC reported Rice at this level on 18 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.