As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Kakinada (Urban) APMC. This is one of several Paddy(Common) rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,441
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Paddy(Common) about 5.1% above the period average, and just 4.1% 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 Kothabommali APMC Leader | ₹3,400 |
| 2 Darsi APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 3 Kakinada (Urban) APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 4 Bhadrachalam APMC | ₹2,461 |
| 5 Peddapuram APMC | ₹2,441 |
| 6 Kaikaluru APMC | ₹2,440 |
| 7 Sampara (Kakinada Rural) APMC | ₹2,420 |
| 8 Jaggampet APMC | ₹2,420 |
| 9 Yellamanchili APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Prattipadu APMC | ₹2,379 |
| 11 Atmakur (Nandyal District) APMC | ₹2,370 |
| 12 Palasa APMC | ₹2,369 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,031 (43.5%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Kakinada (Urban) APMC ranged between ₹2,369 and ₹2,660, with the average around ₹2,426. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,441 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,440 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,460 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,441 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,430 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,390 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,375 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Paddy(Common) was priced at this level in Kakinada (Urban) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.