As the 16 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,470 per quintal in Morena APMC. See where this sits in the day's Paddy(Common) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
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₹3,860
- Lowest Price Today₹3,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,470
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Basmati 1509)
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.
This puts Paddy(Common) about 2.7% above the period average, and just 13.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Morena APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹7,650 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹5,053 |
| 3 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,876 |
| 4 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 5 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,495 |
| 6 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,355 |
| 7 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,310 |
| 8 Kampli APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Madurai RM APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,260 |
| 11 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,169 |
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 ₹3,481 (83.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Paddy(Common) prices at Morena APMC ranged between ₹2,515 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,378. 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 | ₹3,900 | ₹2,550 | ₹3,680 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,860 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,470 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹2,515 | ₹3,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,680 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,535 | ₹3,320 | ₹3,320 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Paddy(Common) was priced at this level in Morena APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.