In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Haathras APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Basmati), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,186 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Paddy(Basmati).
01What Put Haathras APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,186
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Basmati) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.1% above the period average and just 9.0% 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
Here's how Paddy(Basmati) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Haathras APMC Leader | ₹4,186 |
| 2 Tarantaran APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 Panipat(Babarpur) APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Aligarh APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹3,752 |
| 6 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹3,698 |
| 8 Achnera APMC | ₹3,679 |
| 9 Moth APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 10 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Jewar APMC | ₹3,527 |
| 12 Sikarpur APMC | ₹3,526 |
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.
That ₹660 (18.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Basmati) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Haathras APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,907. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,186 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,260 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,929 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,250 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,757 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,838 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,251 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,824 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Haathras APMC set the pace for Paddy(Basmati). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.