Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹3,250 per quintal in Sheoraphuly APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Rice today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,300
- Lowest Price Today₹3,175
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Masuri)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week 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 1.1% above the period average, sitting just 1.5% 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
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 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 ₹5,357 (89.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rice matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Rice prices at Sheoraphuly APMC ranged between ₹3,160 and ₹3,300, with the average around ₹3,216. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,175 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,275 | ₹3,175 | ₹3,220 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,275 | ₹3,175 | ₹3,225 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,275 | ₹3,175 | ₹3,225 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,170 | ₹3,225 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,180 | ₹3,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rice today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Sheoraphuly 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.