In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Ajuha APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 17.0% below the period average, sitting just 41.8% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bapatla APMC Leader | ₹4,700 |
| 2 Suryapeta APMC | ₹4,606 |
| 3 Silvani APMC | ₹4,561 |
| 4 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Manvi APMC | ₹4,483 |
| 6 Bareli APMC | ₹4,451 |
| 7 Gangoh APMC | ₹4,325 |
| 8 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,285 |
| 9 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,255 |
| 10 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,225 |
| 11 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,168 |
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 ₹532 (12.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Ajuha APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,435, with the average around ₹2,409. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,060 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,037 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,089 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,472 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,435 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,365 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,421 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,409 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,272 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,230 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,310 | ₹3,277 | ₹3,298 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
The headline Paddy(Common) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Common) rate at Ajuha APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.