In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹1,515 per quintal in Ayodhya APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,515
- Lowest Price Today₹1,515
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,515
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
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.
Right now Paddy(Common) is about 29.7% below the period average — just 53.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹7,650 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹5,053 |
| 3 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,876 |
| 4 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 6 Dankaur APMC | ₹4,531 |
| 7 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,310 |
| 8 Madurai RM APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,260 |
| 10 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,182 |
| 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.
That ₹3,481 (83.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Ayodhya APMC ranged between ₹1,515 and ₹3,250, with the average around ₹2,154. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,515 | ₹1,515 | ₹1,515 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,147 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Paddy(Common) changed hands at this rate in Ayodhya APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.