In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,591 per quintal in Puranpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,930
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,591
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
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 18.2% above the period average and just 35.2% 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
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gadarwada APMC Leader | ₹4,375 |
| 2 Raisen APMC | ₹4,305 |
| 3 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,251 |
| 4 Baran APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 5 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,030 |
| 6 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,983 |
| 7 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,879 |
| 8 Bundi APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 9 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,801 |
| 10 Gondpimpri APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Madurai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Gangoh APMC | ₹3,795 |
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 ₹580 (15.3%) 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 Puranpur APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,192. 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 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,930 | ₹2,591 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,920 | ₹1,920 | ₹1,920 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,222 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,049 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,871 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,642 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,820 | ₹2,456 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,922 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,805 | ₹2,309 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,892 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,820 | ₹2,011 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,965 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,098 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,072 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,147 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,820 | ₹2,204 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,805 | ₹1,920 |
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
For Paddy(Common), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Puranpur APMC posted this Paddy(Common) rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.