Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹1,990 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,990
- Lowest Price Today₹1,990
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,990
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Paddy(Common) about 15.6% below the period average, and just 37.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aligarh APMC Leader | ₹4,064 |
| 2 Kasganj APMC | ₹4,025 |
| 3 Mathura APMC | ₹3,911 |
| 4 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Khair APMC | ₹3,837 |
| 6 Datia APMC | ₹3,790 |
| 7 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,735 |
| 8 Moth APMC | ₹3,730 |
| 9 Anoop Shahar APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Chirgaon APMC | ₹3,496 |
| 11 Banmorkalan APMC | ₹3,480 |
| 12 Jasvantnagar APMC | ₹3,450 |
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 ₹614 (17.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹1,990 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,359. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,990 | ₹1,990 | ₹1,990 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,990 | ₹1,990 | ₹1,990 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,990 | ₹1,991 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,990 | ₹1,990 | ₹1,990 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,990 | ₹1,997 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,150 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,138 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,104 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,080 | ₹3,098 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,125 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 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
Before carting Paddy(Common) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 a nutshell, Paddy(Common) was priced at this level in Lucknow APMC on 18 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.