Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,254 per quintal in Bareilly APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Paddy(Basmati) yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Bareilly APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,297
- Lowest Price Today₹3,226
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,254
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
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 0.8% above the period average, sitting just 14.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Paddy(Basmati) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹760 (20.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Bareilly APMC ranged between ₹2,793 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,229. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹3,297 | ₹3,226 | ₹3,254 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,793 | ₹3,120 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,302 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,155 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,302 | ₹3,302 | ₹3,302 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,319 | ₹2,855 | ₹3,134 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹2,987 | ₹3,410 |
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 headline Paddy(Basmati) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Basmati) rate at Bareilly APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.