Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Buland Shahr APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,650
- Lowest Price Today₹3,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 1.6% below the period average, sitting just 33.6% 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 Mul APMC | ₹3,850 |
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 ₹650 (16.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Buland Shahr APMC ranged between ₹2,811 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,711. 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 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,101 | ₹3,598 | ₹3,745 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,001 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,628 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,793 | ₹3,601 | ₹3,637 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,001 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,560 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,226 | ₹2,911 | ₹3,098 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,221 | ₹3,191 | ₹3,207 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,951 | ₹3,501 | ₹3,797 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,675 | ₹3,651 | ₹3,658 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,801 | ₹3,211 | ₹3,668 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,801 | ₹3,227 | ₹3,706 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,501 | ₹3,451 | ₹3,482 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,925 | ₹3,101 | ₹3,674 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,954 | ₹2,951 | ₹3,633 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,921 | ₹2,901 | ₹3,443 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,220 | ₹3,220 | ₹3,220 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,701 | ₹3,610 | ₹3,678 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,710 | ₹3,350 | ₹3,541 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,801 | ₹3,351 | ₹3,569 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Buland Shahr 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.