Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹4,351 per quintal in Pillukhera APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,612
- Lowest Price Today₹4,011
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,351
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Paddy(Basmati) is about 4.9% above the period average — just 5.7% 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
Here's how Paddy(Basmati) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Barwala(Hisar) APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Dankaur APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 3 Bapauli APMC | ₹4,818 |
| 4 Panipat APMC | ₹4,701 |
| 5 Patran APMC | ₹4,410 |
| 6 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹4,357 |
| 7 Pillukhera APMC | ₹4,351 |
| 8 Bareta APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Mansa APMC | ₹4,285 |
| 10 Beri APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Patiala(New Anaj Mandi) APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Nabha APMC | ₹4,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Basmati).
A spread of ₹800 (19.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Pillukhera APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹4,612, with the average around ₹4,149. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,612 | ₹4,011 | ₹4,351 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,554 | ₹3,651 | ₹4,451 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,225 | ₹4,111 | ₹4,168 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,495 | ₹3,301 | ₹4,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,429 | ₹3,378 | ₹4,111 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,471 | ₹3,650 | ₹4,061 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,341 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,058 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,361 | ₹3,951 | ₹4,051 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,021 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,042 | ₹4,011 | ₹4,042 |
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 Paddy(Basmati) 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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Paddy(Basmati) changed hands at this rate in Pillukhera APMC on 20 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.