Turning to the 18 Oct 2026 APMC board, Gangoh APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Basmati), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,400 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Paddy(Basmati) leader.
01What Put Gangoh APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 14.2% above the period average and just 2.2% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Basmati) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gangoh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gangoh APMC Leader | ₹4,400 |
| 2 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹4,259 |
| 3 Sikandraraau APMC | ₹4,189 |
| 4 Kotkapura APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 5 DADRI APMC | ₹4,023 |
| 6 Khurja APMC | ₹4,003 |
| 7 Haathras APMC | ₹3,963 |
| 8 Tarantaran APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 9 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 10 Dankaur APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 11 Sikarpur APMC | ₹3,709 |
| 12 Jalaun APMC | ₹3,640 |
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 ₹760 (20.9%) 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 Gangoh APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,852. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,450 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,756 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,755 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,782 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,762 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,440 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,656 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Gangoh 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.