Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Narasaraopet APMC. See where this sits in the day's Paddy(Common) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Paddy)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Paddy(Common) is about 2.2% below the period average — just 14.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Narasaraopet APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gangoh APMC Leader | ₹3,945 |
| 2 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,724 |
| 3 Gulavati APMC | ₹3,601 |
| 4 Khair APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 5 Bapatla APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Repalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹3,130 |
| 9 RAYADURG APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Malleswaram (HQ-Bantumili) APMC | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Machilipatnam APMC | ₹2,827 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,118 (39.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Narasaraopet APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,068. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Paddy(Common) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Paddy(Common) changed hands at this rate in Narasaraopet APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.