From today's trading desk on 20 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,359 per quintal in Payakaraopeta APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,369
- Lowest Price Today₹2,349
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,359
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (1001)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Payakaraopeta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,581 |
| 2 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 3 Raisen APMC | ₹4,386 |
| 4 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,275 |
| 5 Dabra APMC | ₹4,235 |
| 6 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹4,180 |
| 7 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,165 |
| 8 Hapur APMC | ₹3,970 |
| 9 Gangoh APMC | ₹3,958 |
| 10 Gangavathi APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 11 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 12 Gondpimpri APMC | ₹3,800 |
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 ₹781 (20.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Payakaraopeta APMC ranged between ₹2,349 and ₹3,369, with the average around ₹2,359. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,369 | ₹2,349 | ₹2,359 |
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
Before carting Paddy(Common) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Payakaraopeta APMC on 20 Aug 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.