Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Rice yards.
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₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Rice about 0.9% below the period average, and just 12.5% 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Egra/contai 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 APMC Pune APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 3 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 4 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹8,407 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,501 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,421 |
| 8 APMC Solapur APMC | ₹7,315 |
| 9 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹5,000 (76.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,531. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹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
The headline Rice rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Egra/contai APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.