Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Rice was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Asansol APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Rice today.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,850
- Lowest Price Today₹4,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (Fine)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chintamani APMC Leader | ₹8,030 |
| 2 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 3 APMC Pune APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 4 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 5 Dahod APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 7 APMC Palghar APMC | ₹5,320 |
| 8 Jangipur APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Asansol APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹4,402 |
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.
The ₹3,628 (82.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Asansol APMC ranged between ₹4,650 and ₹4,875, with the average around ₹4,761. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,765 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,675 | ₹4,765 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Rice to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Rice was priced at this level in Asansol APMC on 17 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.