In the mandi rate roundup for 05 Aug 2026, Kosikalan APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Basmati), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,400 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Kosikalan APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati 1509)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Paddy(Basmati) about 4.5% above the period average, and just 2.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,253. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,360 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,160 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,170 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,240 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
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
Selling Paddy(Basmati) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kosikalan APMC was the market to beat for Paddy(Basmati) on 05 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.