In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹4,225 per quintal in Ashoknagar APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Paddy(Common) today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,280
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,225
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Dhan)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 28.3% above the period average, sitting just 7.2% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ashoknagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gangavathi APMC Leader | ₹4,900 |
| 2 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,620 |
| 4 Silvani APMC | ₹4,561 |
| 5 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Manvi APMC | ₹4,483 |
| 7 Bareli APMC | ₹4,451 |
| 8 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,285 |
| 9 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,255 |
| 10 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,225 |
| 11 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,168 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹4,100 |
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 ₹800 (19.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Ashoknagar APMC ranged between ₹1,550 and ₹4,555, with the average around ₹3,292. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,280 | ₹2,600 | ₹4,225 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,460 | ₹1,855 | ₹4,260 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,555 | ₹3,580 | ₹4,190 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,205 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,620 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,880 | ₹3,190 | ₹3,880 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,380 | ₹1,950 | ₹3,380 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,610 | ₹3,610 | ₹3,610 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,840 | ₹2,840 | ₹2,840 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,450 | ₹3,070 | ₹3,450 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,290 | ₹3,290 | ₹3,290 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,415 | ₹3,415 | ₹3,415 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,400 | ₹3,025 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,010 | ₹3,010 | ₹3,010 |
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
For Paddy(Common), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Common) rate at Ashoknagar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.