As the 20 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,407 per quintal in Etawah APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Basmati) markets in the table that follows.
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₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,407
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Today's rate is about 1.9% above the period average and just 10.4% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Panipat APMC Leader | ₹4,701 |
| 2 Sikandraraau APMC | ₹4,231 |
| 3 Tarantaran APMC | ₹4,150 |
| 4 Divai APMC | ₹3,976 |
| 5 Panipat(Babarpur) APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 6 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,885 |
| 7 Dankaur APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 8 Jalaun APMC | ₹3,781 |
| 9 Mathura APMC | ₹3,767 |
| 10 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Chirgaon APMC | ₹3,730 |
| 12 Chhibramau APMC | ₹3,721 |
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 ₹980 (26.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Etawah APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,342. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,407 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,419 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,356 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,320 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,309 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,309 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,303 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,420 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,326 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,550 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,329 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) traded at this rate in Etawah 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.