In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,450 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,450
- Lowest Price Today₹2,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.2% below the period average and just 35.5% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Raisen APMC Leader | ₹4,451 |
| 2 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Samana APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Khair APMC | ₹4,271 |
| 5 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹4,163 |
| 6 Panipat APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Jalalabad APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,041 |
| 9 Gulavati APMC | ₹4,039 |
| 10 Morena APMC | ₹4,005 |
| 11 Bhopal APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹3,970 |
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.
A spread of ₹481 (12.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,797, with the average around ₹2,669. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,516 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,055 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,680 | ₹2,913 |
| 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
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 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.