In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Kolaghat APMC. See where this sits in the day's Rice range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Kolaghat APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 13.6% above the period average, sitting just 6.1% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 | ₹8,548 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,501 |
| 6 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sindhanur APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 APMC Bhandara APMC | ₹6,100 |
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.
The ₹5,400 (88.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kolaghat APMC ranged between ₹330 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹4,049. 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 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹330 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,450 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,350 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,450 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,450 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,350 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹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
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Kolaghat APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.