Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Kakinada (Urban) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,441
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Paddy(Common) is about 5.3% above the period average — just 4.1% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kothabommali APMC Leader | ₹3,400 |
| 2 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 3 Maddipadu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 Darsi APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 5 Ongole APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 6 Kakinada (Urban) APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 7 Rompicherla APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 8 Mandapeta APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 9 Ramachandrapuram APMC | ₹2,441 |
| 10 Jaggampet APMC | ₹2,420 |
| 11 Kanchili APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Hiramandalam APMC | ₹2,400 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (41.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Kakinada (Urban) APMC ranged between ₹2,369 and ₹2,660, with the average around ₹2,421. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,460 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,441 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,430 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
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
Before carting Paddy(Common) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Kakinada (Urban) APMC on 17 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.