In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,367 per quintal in Karapa APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Paddy(Common) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,369
- Lowest Price Today₹2,364
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,367
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (1001)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 0.9% below the period average, sitting just 20.1% 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 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Raisen APMC Leader | ₹4,514 |
| 2 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Baktara APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 4 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 5 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,837 |
| 7 Baran APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 Mul APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Madurai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Varaseoni APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,746 |
| 12 Gondpimpri APMC | ₹3,725 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
That ₹789 (21.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Karapa APMC ranged between ₹2,356 and ₹2,963, with the average around ₹2,388. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹2,369 | ₹2,363 | ₹2,366 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,364 | ₹2,367 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,366 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,359 | ₹2,365 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,366 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,365 | ₹2,367 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,363 | ₹2,365 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,365 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,364 | ₹2,365 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,365 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,363 | ₹2,365 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,365 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,361 | ₹2,365 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,365 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,365 | ₹2,367 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,363 | ₹2,366 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,367 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,362 | ₹2,365 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,363 | ₹2,365 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 | ₹2,369 |
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
Going to the top Paddy(Common) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Common) rate at Karapa APMC on 31 Aug 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.