In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,261 per quintal in Khair 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
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₹3,771
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,261
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Paddy(Basmati) is about 10.1% below the period average — just 23.7% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Basmati) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Khair APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Haathras APMC Leader | ₹4,186 |
| 2 Moonak APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Panipat(Babarpur) APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Tarantaran APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Dhuri APMC | ₹3,870 |
| 6 Aligarh APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 DADRI APMC | ₹3,752 |
| 8 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Mathura APMC | ₹3,698 |
| 10 Achnera APMC | ₹3,679 |
| 11 Moth APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,600 |
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 ₹586 (16.3%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Khair APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,271, with the average around ₹3,625. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,771 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,261 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,251 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,704 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,251 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,634 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,270 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,581 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,271 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,696 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Khair APMC logged this Paddy(Basmati) rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.