Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹5,275 per quintal in Palghar 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
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,275
- Lowest Price Today₹5,275
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,275
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (1009 Kar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Rice rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Rice is about 8.4% above the period average, sitting just 6.6% 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
Here's how Rice rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Nagpur APMC | ₹6,425 |
| 4 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 5 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,991 |
| 7 Shillong APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 8 Dahod APMC | ₹5,660 |
| 9 Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 10 Kaliaganj APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Palghar APMC | ₹5,275 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹8,000 (153.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Rice prices at Palghar APMC ranged between ₹4,295 and ₹5,650, with the average around ₹4,867. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹5,275 | ₹5,275 | ₹5,275 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,801 | ₹4,801 | ₹4,801 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,151 | ₹5,151 | ₹5,151 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,801 | ₹4,801 | ₹4,801 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,270 | ₹5,270 | ₹5,270 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,240 | ₹5,240 | ₹5,240 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,345 | ₹5,345 | ₹5,345 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,950 | ₹4,950 | ₹4,950 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,410 | ₹5,410 | ₹5,410 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,320 | ₹5,320 | ₹5,320 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,270 | ₹5,270 | ₹5,270 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,950 | ₹4,950 | ₹4,950 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,101 | ₹5,101 | ₹5,101 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,320 | ₹5,320 | ₹5,320 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,410 | ₹5,410 | ₹5,410 |
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
Selling Rice well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Rice stood at Palghar 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.