In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹2,139 per quintal in Auraiya APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,646
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,139
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (SuperFine(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.
Right now Paddy(Basmati) is about 24.0% below the period average — just 42.2% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pillukhera APMC Leader | ₹4,451 |
| 2 Bareta APMC | ₹4,355 |
| 3 Pai APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 4 Siyana APMC | ₹4,254 |
| 5 Beri APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 6 Dhuri APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 7 Patiala(New Anaj Mandi) APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Tohana APMC | ₹4,180 |
| 9 Nigdu APMC | ₹4,150 |
| 10 Moonak APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Uchana APMC | ₹4,078 |
| 12 Mawana APMC | ₹4,017 |
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 ₹434 (10.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Auraiya APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,700, with the average around ₹2,815. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,646 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,139 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹2,970 | ₹3,145 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,429 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,750 | ₹3,283 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,922 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,356 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹2,826 | ₹3,444 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Paddy(Basmati) changed hands at this rate in Auraiya APMC on 19 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.