As the 05 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Rice was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Visakhapatnam APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Visakhapatnam APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (B P T)
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.
Today's rate is about 0.5% below the period average and just 3.3% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 05 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹7,963 |
| 3 Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 6 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Kalyan APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Ipur APMC | ₹5,840 |
| 10 Bahraich APMC | ₹5,804 |
| 11 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Pune APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
A spread of ₹4,250 (73.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Visakhapatnam APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,827. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,850 | ₹5,850 | ₹5,850 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Visakhapatnam APMC posted this Rice rate on 05 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.