Reading today's price tape for 14 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Safdarganj APMC. See where this sits in the day's Rice range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 6.3% below the period average, sitting just 21.4% 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
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Safdarganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹11,357 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,923 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹7,507 |
| 5 Fancy Bazaar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Noida APMC | ₹6,469 |
| 7 Prayagraj APMC | ₹6,365 |
| 8 Agra APMC | ₹6,233 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹6,101 |
| 11 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,038 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹5,357 (89.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Safdarganj APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,349. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,528 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,210 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,202 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,736 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,448 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,648 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,558 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,416 |
| 16 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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 Rice 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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Safdarganj APMC on 14 Aug 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.