In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Katni APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Paddy(Common) markets.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Paddy)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 11.5% above the period average and just 7.7% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Katni 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 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.
At ₹800 (19.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Katni APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,152. 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 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,251 | ₹1,321 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,541 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,580 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,580 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,524 | ₹1,699 | ₹2,240 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,521 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,381 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,457 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,380 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,385 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,420 | ₹1,851 | ₹2,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,441 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,130 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,444 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,650 | ₹2,369 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,417 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,424 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,141 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,418 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,276 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,280 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,280 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Paddy(Common) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Katni APMC posted this Paddy(Common) rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.