Reading today's price tape for 12 Sep 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,550 per quintal in Santhamaguluru APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,580
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (B P T)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 1.2% above the period average — just 1.2% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Maddipadu APMC Leader | ₹2,800 |
| 2 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 3 Kavali APMC | ₹2,410 |
| 4 Yellamanchili APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 5 Atmakur (Nandyal District) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 6 Peddapuram APMC | ₹2,395 |
| 7 Bhadrachalam APMC | ₹2,389 |
| 8 Pithapuram APMC | ₹2,379 |
| 9 Rampachodvaram APMC | ₹2,379 |
| 10 Prattipadu APMC | ₹2,379 |
| 11 Kakinada (Urban) APMC | ₹2,375 |
| 12 Etcherla APMC | ₹2,369 |
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.
The ₹431 (18.2%) 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 Santhamaguluru APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹2,580, with the average around ₹2,521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,480 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,570 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Paddy(Common) changed hands at this rate in Santhamaguluru APMC on 12 Sep 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.