In the mandi rate roundup for 24 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹1,905 per quintal in Katghora APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,905
- Lowest Price Today₹1,905
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,905
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (MTU-1001)
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.
Today's rate is about 4.7% above the period average and just 22.0% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 24 Oct 2026, so you can see where Katghora APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Pombhurna APMC Leader | ₹4,760 |
| 2 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,745 |
| 3 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 4 Raisen APMC | ₹4,645 |
| 5 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,630 |
| 6 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 7 Tohana APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 9 APMC Savali APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 10 APMC Armori APMC | ₹4,340 |
| 11 Panipat APMC | ₹4,321 |
| 12 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹4,300 |
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 ₹460 (10.7%) 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 Katghora APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,441, with the average around ₹1,820. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹1,905 | ₹1,905 | ₹1,905 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,441 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,441 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,860 | ₹1,860 | ₹1,860 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,860 | ₹1,860 | ₹1,860 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 | ₹1,855 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,365 | ₹2,365 | ₹2,365 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,702 | ₹1,702 | ₹1,702 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,702 | ₹1,702 | ₹1,702 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Katghora 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.