Across the reporting yards on 19 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Ajuha APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (SuperFine(Basmati))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Paddy(Basmati) about 2.5% above the period average, and just 3.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Paddy(Basmati) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bass APMC Leader | ₹3,991 |
| 2 Haathras APMC | ₹3,988 |
| 3 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 DADRI APMC | ₹3,876 |
| 5 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹3,875 |
| 6 Atrauli APMC | ₹3,768 |
| 7 Charra APMC | ₹3,691 |
| 8 Achnera APMC | ₹3,634 |
| 9 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,630 |
| 10 Moth APMC | ₹3,602 |
| 11 Mathura APMC | ₹3,596 |
| 12 Sirsaganj APMC | ₹3,579 |
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 ₹412 (11.5%) 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 Ajuha APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,439. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,399 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,372 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,384 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,412 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,470 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,475 |
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
For Paddy(Basmati), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: Ajuha APMC reported Paddy(Basmati) at this level on 19 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.