Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,496 per quintal in Chirgaon APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Common) markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Chirgaon APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,496
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 12.2% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chirgaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aligarh APMC Leader | ₹4,064 |
| 2 Kasganj APMC | ₹4,025 |
| 3 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,015 |
| 4 Mathura APMC | ₹3,911 |
| 5 Khair APMC | ₹3,837 |
| 6 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,735 |
| 7 Moth APMC | ₹3,730 |
| 8 Datia APMC | ₹3,658 |
| 9 APMC Brahmpuri APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 10 Alampur APMC | ₹3,605 |
| 11 Anoop Shahar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Chirgaon APMC | ₹3,496 |
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 ₹568 (16.3%) 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 Chirgaon APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹3,980, with the average around ₹3,494. 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 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,496 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,529 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,750 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,435 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,455 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,980 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,513 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,282 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Chirgaon APMC on 18 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.