Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,549 per quintal in Suryapeta APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹3,669
- Lowest Price Today₹2,229
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,549
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (B P T)
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 29.6% above the period average, sitting just 16.3% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pipariya APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Raisen APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 3 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,280 |
| 4 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 5 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,236 |
| 6 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,202 |
| 7 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Bundi APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 9 Channagiri APMC | ₹4,020 |
| 10 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹3,965 |
| 11 Saharanpur APMC | ₹3,910 |
| 12 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,857 |
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 ₹643 (16.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Suryapeta APMC ranged between ₹1,429 and ₹4,239, with the average around ₹2,739. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,669 | ₹2,229 | ₹3,549 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,519 | ₹2,806 | ₹3,359 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,249 | ₹1,730 | ₹2,249 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,869 | ₹1,869 | ₹1,869 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,709 | ₹2,569 | ₹3,511 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,222 | ₹2,056 | ₹2,222 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,239 | ₹2,429 | ₹4,239 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,966 | ₹1,966 | ₹1,966 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,464 | ₹2,469 | ₹3,464 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,481 | ₹3,229 | ₹3,479 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,699 | ₹3,463 | ₹3,479 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,026 | ₹1,717 | ₹1,906 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,408 | ₹2,489 | ₹3,388 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,660 | ₹3,439 | ₹3,439 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,016 | ₹1,729 | ₹1,916 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,723 | ₹2,209 | ₹3,683 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,161 | ₹1,961 | ₹2,161 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,976 | ₹1,836 | ₹1,836 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,076 | ₹1,469 | ₹2,076 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,433 | ₹2,509 | ₹2,606 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Paddy(Common) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Suryapeta APMC on 18 Aug 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.