Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Gharaunda APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Basmati), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,790 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Paddy(Basmati).
01What Put Gharaunda APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,060
- Lowest Price Today₹3,520
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,790
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati 1509)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Paddy(Basmati) is about 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Gharaunda APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹4,060, with the average around ₹3,659. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹4,060 | ₹3,520 | ₹3,790 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,780 | ₹3,205 | ₹3,490 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,670 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,225 | ₹3,550 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,825 | ₹3,511 | ₹3,825 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,270 | ₹3,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Paddy(Basmati) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Gharaunda APMC led Paddy(Basmati) on 23 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.