In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Oct 2026, Rice was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in Visakhapatnam APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Rice Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityRice (B P T)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Rice is about 3.0% above the period average — just 3.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Rice rates across active mandis for 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Kalyan APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Varanasi APMC | ₹7,792 |
| 4 DADRI APMC | ₹7,114 |
| 5 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹6,550 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 APMC Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 9 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 10 Ayodhya APMC | ₹6,162 |
| 11 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
That ₹4,800 (84.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Visakhapatnam APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹6,114. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 02 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Rice changed hands at this rate in Visakhapatnam APMC on 14 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.