In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,976 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Pukharayan APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,976
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.3% above the period average and just 21.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 4 Suryapeta APMC | ₹4,359 |
| 5 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,275 |
| 6 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 7 Panipat APMC | ₹4,161 |
| 8 Raisen APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 9 Jalalabad APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 10 APMC Gondpimpri APMC | ₹4,050 |
| 11 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,005 |
| 12 Gulavati APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
At ₹3,650 (91.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,797, with the average around ₹2,673. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,950 | ₹2,976 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,723 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,813 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,055 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,034 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,159 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,350 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,323 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,797 | ₹3,797 | ₹3,797 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Pukharayan APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.