In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Panipat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Basmati), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,551 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Paddy(Basmati), making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,601
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,551
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (1121)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the Today band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 1.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Paddy(Basmati) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Panipat APMC Leader | ₹4,551 |
| 2 Hapur APMC | ₹4,309 |
| 3 Haathras APMC | ₹4,172 |
| 4 Kotkapura APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 5 Attari APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 6 Gulavati APMC | ₹4,057 |
| 7 Dhuri APMC | ₹4,035 |
| 8 Panipat(Babarpur) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Puranpur APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Tarantaran APMC | ₹3,950 |
| 11 Uchana APMC | ₹3,855 |
| 12 Jullana APMC | ₹3,850 |
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.
At ₹701 (18.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Basmati) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Panipat APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹4,601, with the average around ₹4,551. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Panipat APMC set the pace for Paddy(Basmati). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.