Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Basmati) markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Lalganj APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Day Band
Here's where today's Paddy(Basmati) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.6% below the period average and just 17.5% 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 Bareta APMC Leader | ₹4,300 |
| 2 Madlauda APMC | ₹4,175 |
| 3 Kotkapura APMC | ₹4,150 |
| 4 Pillukhera APMC | ₹4,111 |
| 5 Tundla APMC | ₹4,003 |
| 6 Moonak APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Puranpur APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Jullana APMC | ₹3,950 |
| 9 Atrauli APMC | ₹3,949 |
| 10 Haathras APMC | ₹3,942 |
| 11 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,932 |
| 12 Bapauli APMC | ₹3,925 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Basmati).
At ₹375 (9.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Basmati) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 2 days, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,635, with the average around ₹3,318. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,635 | ₹3,635 | ₹3,635 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Paddy(Basmati) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Basmati) traded at this rate in Lalganj 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.