Here's the 21 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹4,250 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,415
- Lowest Price Today₹2,820
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Dhan)
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 27.3% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dankaur APMC Leader | ₹4,734 |
| 2 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Bareli APMC | ₹4,671 |
| 4 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,560 |
| 5 APMC Armori APMC | ₹4,550 |
| 6 APMC Gadchiroli APMC | ₹4,530 |
| 7 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,405 |
| 9 Bareta APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,395 |
| 11 Gangoh APMC | ₹4,390 |
| 12 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹4,334 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
At ₹400 (9.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Ashoknagar APMC ranged between ₹1,550 and ₹4,555, with the average around ₹3,338. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,415 | ₹2,820 | ₹4,250 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Paddy(Common) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Common) rate at Ashoknagar APMC on 21 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.