In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,230 per quintal in Shikohabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Shikohabad APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Paddy(Basmati) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,240
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,230
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Basmati) is about 0.8% above the period average, sitting just 0.3% 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
This table ranks Paddy(Basmati) rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Barwala(Hisar) APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Bapauli APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Ballabhgarh APMC | ₹4,731 |
| 4 Pai APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 5 Patiala(New Anaj Mandi) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 6 Dankaur APMC | ₹4,366 |
| 7 Siyana APMC | ₹4,322 |
| 8 Safidon APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 9 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹4,227 |
| 10 Nigdu APMC | ₹4,211 |
| 11 Moonak APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Haathras APMC | ₹4,190 |
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.
The ₹810 (19.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Shikohabad APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹3,240, with the average around ₹3,204. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,240 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,230 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
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
The day's best Paddy(Basmati) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Basmati) rate at Shikohabad 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.