In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Aug 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹6,150 per quintal in Visakhapatnam APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,150
- Lowest Price Today₹6,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (B P T)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Rice is about 4.3% above the period average, sitting right at 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 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Visakhapatnam APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹7,560 |
| 2 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 4 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Pune APMC | ₹5,850 |
| 6 Hapur APMC | ₹5,425 |
| 7 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Sindhanur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Durgapur APMC | ₹4,785 |
| 12 Asansol APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,810 (59.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Rice prices at Visakhapatnam APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹6,150, with the average around ₹5,894. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Visakhapatnam APMC on 13 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.