In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Sep 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Asansol 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
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,865
- Lowest Price Today₹4,685
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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 0.2% below the period average, and just 2.6% 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 Sep 2026, so you can see where Asansol APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹8,621 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,324 |
| 7 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹6,130 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Dahod APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Ayodhya APMC | ₹5,640 |
| 12 Golagokarnath APMC | ₹5,433 |
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.
That ₹7,767 (143.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹4,650 and ₹4,875, with the average around ₹4,761. 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 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,765 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,865 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,785 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Rice yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Asansol APMC on 18 Sep 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.