With the 15 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Bapatla APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Common), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,700 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Paddy(Common) today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (B P T)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 59.8% above the period average and just 6.0% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bapatla APMC Leader | ₹4,700 |
| 2 Mahabubabad APMC | ₹4,601 |
| 3 Hoovinahadagali APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Shikaripura APMC | ₹4,160 |
| 5 Haathras APMC | ₹4,102 |
| 6 Jalalabad APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹3,950 |
| 8 Raisen APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 9 Aligarh APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Gadarwada APMC | ₹3,855 |
| 11 Milak APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 12 Harihara APMC | ₹3,810 |
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.
That ₹890 (23.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Bapatla APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,941. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,409 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,509 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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 day's best Paddy(Common) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Bapatla APMC set the pace for Paddy(Common). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.