Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in RAYADURG APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Paddy(Common) markets.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (I.R. 64)
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 11.1% below the period average — just 21.1% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where RAYADURG APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gangoh APMC Leader | ₹3,945 |
| 2 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,724 |
| 3 Gulavati APMC | ₹3,601 |
| 4 Khair APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 5 Bapatla APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Repalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹3,130 |
| 9 RAYADURG APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Malleswaram (HQ-Bantumili) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Machilipatnam APMC | ₹2,827 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,118 (39.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at RAYADURG APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹3,373. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,550 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
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(Common) 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
To wrap up, RAYADURG APMC logged this Paddy(Common) rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.