In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Sep 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,860 per quintal in Machilipatnam APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Common) markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,976
- Lowest Price Today₹2,693
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (B P T)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day 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 2.5% below the period average and just 10.6% 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(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gadarwada APMC Leader | ₹4,720 |
| 2 Pipariya APMC | ₹4,650 |
| 3 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,520 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹4,267 |
| 5 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,237 |
| 6 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,226 |
| 7 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,201 |
| 8 K.R.Nagar APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Madurai APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,994 |
| 11 Samana APMC | ₹3,970 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹3,900 |
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 ₹820 (21.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Machilipatnam APMC ranged between ₹2,680 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹3,073 | ₹2,875 | ₹3,021 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,976 | ₹2,693 | ₹2,860 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,092 | ₹2,939 | ₹3,053 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,092 | ₹2,844 | ₹2,947 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,887 | ₹2,693 | ₹2,817 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,021 | ₹2,808 | ₹2,973 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,053 | ₹2,827 | ₹2,995 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,073 | ₹2,947 | ₹3,052 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,159 | ₹3,049 | ₹3,107 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,021 | ₹2,711 | ₹2,872 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,945 | ₹2,752 | ₹2,843 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,009 | ₹2,840 | ₹2,953 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,979 | ₹2,753 | ₹2,913 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,979 | ₹2,829 | ₹2,904 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,884 | ₹2,713 | ₹2,820 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,033 | ₹2,907 | ₹2,973 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,025 | ₹2,844 | ₹2,988 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,940 | ₹2,733 | ₹2,907 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,075 | ₹2,820 | ₹3,011 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,907 | ₹2,705 | ₹2,827 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Sep 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Machilipatnam 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.