Across the reporting yards on 18 Sep 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,440 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Kosikalan 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₹3,480
- Lowest Price Today₹3,424
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,440
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Basmati)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.6% above the period average and just 12.1% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pipariya APMC Leader | ₹4,660 |
| 2 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,133 |
| 3 Panipat APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 4 Manvi APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 5 RAYADURG APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Gulavati APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 7 Samana APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Hapur APMC | ₹3,594 |
| 9 Divai APMC | ₹3,545 |
| 10 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,529 |
| 11 Bapatla APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,160 (33.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,912, with the average around ₹3,321. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹3,480 | ₹3,424 | ₹3,440 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,912 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,499 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,821 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,557 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,782 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,528 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,731 | ₹3,097 | ₹3,508 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,661 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,413 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,693 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,376 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,694 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,360 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,654 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,422 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,499 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,711 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,415 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,810 | ₹3,151 | ₹3,604 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,777 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,715 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,485 | ₹3,107 | ₹3,354 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,525 | ₹3,525 | ₹3,525 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,586 | ₹3,165 | ₹3,408 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,445 | ₹3,445 | ₹3,445 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,543 | ₹3,120 | ₹3,299 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,305 | ₹3,305 | ₹3,305 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Kosikalan 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.