Turning to the 20 Oct 2026 APMC board, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹1,797 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,850
- Lowest Price Today₹1,790
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,797
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Paddy(Common) about 13.3% below the period average, and just 40.7% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Haathras APMC Leader | ₹4,309 |
| 2 Panipat APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 3 Khair APMC | ₹3,979 |
| 4 Dabra APMC | ₹3,950 |
| 5 Morena APMC | ₹3,835 |
| 6 Parikshitgarh APMC | ₹3,823 |
| 7 Mathura APMC | ₹3,817 |
| 8 Obedullaganj APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Purwa APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Chhibramau APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Achnera APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Charra APMC | ₹3,600 |
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.
At ₹709 (19.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹1,790 and ₹3,031, with the average around ₹2,072. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹1,850 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,797 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,160 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,986 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,550 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,912 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,797 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,160 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,945 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,850 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,799 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,450 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,949 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,850 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,801 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,150 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,970 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,031 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,904 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,891 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,856 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,853 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,795 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,793 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,912 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,889 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,871 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,830 | ₹1,825 | ₹1,828 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,031 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,860 |
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
Selling Paddy(Common) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
The takeaway: Sitapur APMC reported Paddy(Common) at this level on 20 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.