Turning to the 02 Sep 2026 APMC board, Visakhapatnam APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rice, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,300 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Visakhapatnam APMC on Top Today
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 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.
This puts Rice about 4.5% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Rice rates across the markets that reported on 02 Sep 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 Visakhapatnam APMC Leader | ₹6,300 |
| 2 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 4 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Palghar APMC | ₹4,975 |
| 6 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Ulhasnagar APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Varanasi APMC | ₹4,404 |
| 9 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 10 APMC VASAI APMC | ₹4,260 |
| 11 Murud APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Alibagh APMC | ₹4,250 |
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.
That ₹2,050 (48.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Rice fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Visakhapatnam APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹6,300, with the average around ₹6,029. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,150 |
| 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 |
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
For Rice, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Visakhapatnam APMC was the market to beat for Rice on 02 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.