In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹4,150 per quintal in Asandh APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (1121)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Basmati) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Paddy(Basmati) is about 10.5% above the period average, sitting just 3.5% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Basmati) rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Asandh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Patiala(New Anaj Mandi) APMC Leader | ₹4,400 |
| 2 Pai APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Dankaur APMC | ₹4,366 |
| 4 Siyana APMC | ₹4,322 |
| 5 Safidon APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 6 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹4,227 |
| 7 Nigdu APMC | ₹4,211 |
| 8 Moonak APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 9 Haathras APMC | ₹4,190 |
| 10 Jullana APMC | ₹4,150 |
| 11 Asandh APMC | ₹4,150 |
| 12 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹4,107 |
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 ₹293 (7.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Asandh APMC ranged between ₹3,150 and ₹4,300, with the average around ₹3,754. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,150 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,575 | ₹3,887 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,225 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,762 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,850 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,930 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,565 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,850 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,825 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,061 | ₹3,701 | ₹3,881 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,016 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,708 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,060 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,930 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,202 | ₹3,690 | ₹3,946 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,085 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,842 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,991 | ₹3,560 | ₹3,775 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,960 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,580 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,986 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,593 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,925 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,612 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,988 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,694 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,937 | ₹3,740 | ₹3,838 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,811 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,480 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,761 | ₹3,670 | ₹3,715 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,680 | ₹3,715 |
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 Paddy(Basmati), 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
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Basmati) rate at Asandh APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.