Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹3,750 per quintal in Kasimbazar APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Rice is about 4.8% above the period average — just 3.8% 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
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 | ₹8,407 |
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
The ₹5,000 (76.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Kasimbazar APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹3,900, with the average around ₹3,578. 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 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Kasimbazar APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.