Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Rice was quoted at ₹2,596 per quintal in Banthara APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Rice Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Rice arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,750
- Lowest Price Today₹2,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,596
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityRice (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Rice is about 34.5% below the period average — just 88.7% 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 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹13,200 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹11,357 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Lucknow APMC | ₹7,923 |
| 5 Saharanpur APMC | ₹7,507 |
| 6 Bengaluru APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Noida APMC | ₹6,469 |
| 8 Prayagraj APMC | ₹6,365 |
| 9 Agra APMC | ₹6,233 |
| 10 Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 11 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹6,101 |
| 12 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹6,038 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Rice.
That ₹7,162 (118.6%) 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 Banthara APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹23,065, with the average around ₹3,965. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,596 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,549 | ₹6,549 | ₹6,549 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,733 | ₹2,650 | ₹3,356 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,730 | ₹2,725 | ₹3,068 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,954 | ₹3,790 | ₹3,926 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,424 | ₹6,109 | ₹6,733 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,890 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,726 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,680 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,674 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,948 | ₹2,600 | ₹4,432 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,725 | ₹2,737 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,705 | ₹6,705 | ₹6,705 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,489 | ₹2,350 | ₹6,248 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,758 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,897 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,498 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,795 |
| 26 Jul | ₹22,538 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,836 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,704 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Banthara APMC logged this Rice rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.