Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in Visakhapatnam APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (B P T)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Rice is about 2.9% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 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 Hapur APMC | ₹10,681 |
| 4 APMC Kalyan APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,436 |
| 6 Shamli APMC | ₹7,420 |
| 7 Sindhanur APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 10 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 12 Gadag APMC | ₹6,440 |
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.
At ₹5,060 (78.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Visakhapatnam APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹6,121. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
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
Going to the top Rice market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Visakhapatnam APMC on 19 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.