In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,952 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. This is one of several Paddy(Common) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Kosikalan APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Paddy(Common) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,952
- Lowest Price Today₹3,952
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,952
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (ADT 37)
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 17.1% above the period average, sitting just 2.1% 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
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 Dankaur APMC Leader | ₹4,347 |
| 2 Siyana APMC | ₹4,154 |
| 3 Mawana APMC | ₹4,105 |
| 4 Charra APMC | ₹4,044 |
| 5 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,015 |
| 6 Kasganj APMC | ₹4,012 |
| 7 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,952 |
| 8 Khair APMC | ₹3,835 |
| 9 Parikshitgarh APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Jewar APMC | ₹3,779 |
| 11 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,755 |
| 12 Aligarh APMC | ₹3,755 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
The ₹592 (15.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹4,037, with the average around ₹3,374. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹4,037 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,876 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,952 | ₹3,952 | ₹3,952 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,931 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,435 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,731 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,578 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,622 | ₹3,622 | ₹3,622 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,846 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,625 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,437 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,370 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,142 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹2,402 | ₹3,537 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,853 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,531 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,802 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,413 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,853 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,376 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,385 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,811 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,419 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,826 | ₹2,504 | ₹3,525 |
| 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 |
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
Farmers comparing Paddy(Common) rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Kosikalan 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.