Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,120 per quintal in Pulpally Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Common) markets in the table that follows.
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₹3,130
- Lowest Price Today₹3,110
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,120
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 1.3% below the period average, sitting just 3.4% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,401 |
| 2 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,280 |
| 3 Bundi APMC | ₹4,235 |
| 4 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 5 Baran APMC | ₹4,175 |
| 6 Raisen APMC | ₹4,151 |
| 7 Hoovinahadagali APMC | ₹4,050 |
| 8 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,016 |
| 9 Madurai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,745 |
| 11 Gangavathi APMC | ₹3,707 |
| 12 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,704 |
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.
The ₹697 (18.8%) 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 Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹3,230, with the average around ₹3,161. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,130 | ₹3,110 | ₹3,120 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,120 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,110 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,140 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,130 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,230 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,220 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Pulpally Market APMC on 17 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.