In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹2,740 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,215
- Lowest Price Today₹2,175
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,740
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (SuperFine(Basmati))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Paddy(Basmati) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.4% above the period average and just 17.0% 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
This table ranks Paddy(Basmati) rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gangoh APMC Leader | ₹4,400 |
| 2 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹4,259 |
| 3 Sikandraraau APMC | ₹4,189 |
| 4 Kotkapura APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹4,023 |
| 6 Khurja APMC | ₹4,003 |
| 7 Haathras APMC | ₹3,963 |
| 8 Tarantaran APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 9 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 10 Dankaur APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 11 Sikarpur APMC | ₹3,709 |
| 12 Jalaun APMC | ₹3,640 |
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 ₹760 (20.9%) 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 Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹3,300, with the average around ₹2,528. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹3,215 | ₹2,175 | ₹2,740 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,225 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,585 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,220 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,635 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,543 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,489 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,255 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) traded at this rate in Barabanki APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.