Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,431 per quintal in Payakaraopeta APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Common) markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,441
- Lowest Price Today₹2,421
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,431
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (1001)
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.
Right now Paddy(Common) is about 2.4% above the period average — just 27.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹7,650 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹5,053 |
| 3 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,876 |
| 4 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 5 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,495 |
| 6 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,355 |
| 7 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,310 |
| 8 Kampli APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Madurai RM APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,260 |
| 11 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,169 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
The ₹3,481 (83.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Payakaraopeta APMC ranged between ₹2,349 and ₹3,369, with the average around ₹2,374. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,431 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
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(Common) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Paddy(Common) changed hands at this rate in Payakaraopeta APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.