In the mandi rate roundup for 14 Aug 2026, Araku Valley APMC stood at the front of the pack for Millets, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,750 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Araku Valley APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityMillets (Millets)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Millets rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 17.6% below the period average and just 45.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Millets rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Araku Valley APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Araku Valley APMC Leader | ₹2,750 |
| 2 Veraval APMC | ₹2,505 |
| 3 Pendraroad APMC | ₹2,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Millets.
That ₹250 (10.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Millets fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Millets prices at Araku Valley APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,338. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,950 |
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 day's best Millets rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 14 Aug 2026, Araku Valley APMC set the pace for Millets. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.