In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Srikalahasti APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Paddy(Common) yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
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₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Paddy Medium)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 1.9% above the period average, sitting just 23.5% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Srikalahasti APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Raisen APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 4 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Panipat APMC | ₹4,361 |
| 6 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 7 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 8 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,295 |
| 9 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,215 |
| 10 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,209 |
| 11 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Bhitarwar APMC | ₹4,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹600 (14.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Srikalahasti APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹3,333, with the average around ₹2,503. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,450 |
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
When picking where to sell Paddy(Common), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Srikalahasti APMC on 22 Oct 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.