In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Keolari APMC. See where this sits in the day's Paddy(Common) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,260
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Dhan)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 10.3% above the period average, sitting right at 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 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Keolari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dankaur APMC Leader | ₹4,797 |
| 2 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Bareli APMC | ₹4,671 |
| 4 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,615 |
| 5 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,560 |
| 6 APMC Armori APMC | ₹4,550 |
| 7 APMC Gadchiroli APMC | ₹4,530 |
| 8 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Bareta APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 10 APMC Tiroda APMC | ₹4,360 |
| 11 Semriharchand APMC | ₹4,301 |
| 12 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹497 (11.5%) 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 Keolari APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,300, with the average around ₹2,085. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,260 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,220 | ₹2,240 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,242 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,242 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,270 | ₹2,230 | ₹2,250 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,801 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,801 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,970 | ₹1,952 | ₹1,965 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
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 Keolari APMC on 21 Oct 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.