Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,320 per quintal in Kovur APMC. This is one of several Paddy(Common) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Paddy(Common) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,369
- Lowest Price Today₹2,183
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,320
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Paddy)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 7.0% below the period average, sitting just 30.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,581 |
| 2 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 3 Raisen APMC | ₹4,386 |
| 4 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,275 |
| 5 Dabra APMC | ₹4,235 |
| 6 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹4,180 |
| 7 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,165 |
| 8 Hapur APMC | ₹3,970 |
| 9 Gangoh APMC | ₹3,958 |
| 10 Gangavathi APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 11 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 12 Gondpimpri APMC | ₹3,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
A spread of ₹781 (20.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Kovur APMC ranged between ₹2,021 and ₹3,333, with the average around ₹2,495. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,369 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,130 | ₹2,289 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,369 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,021 | ₹2,350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,369 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,333 | ₹3,093 | ₹3,159 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,369 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,183 | ₹2,320 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,320 | ₹2,369 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,333 | ₹3,093 | ₹3,159 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,159 | ₹2,911 | ₹3,093 |
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
The headline Paddy(Common) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Kovur APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.