Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Kothabommali APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Common), clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,800 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Paddy)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.8% above the period average and just 3.4% 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
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kothabommali APMC Leader | ₹2,800 |
| 2 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 3 Maddipadu APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 4 Chirala APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 5 Rompicherla APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 6 Srikalahasti APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 7 Polavaram APMC | ₹2,445 |
| 8 Atmakur (Nandyal District) APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 9 Dubbak APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Darsi APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Mandapeta APMC | ₹2,389 |
| 12 Pithapuram APMC | ₹2,379 |
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.
At ₹421 (17.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Kothabommali APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹2,900, with the average around ₹2,646. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,850 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Kothabommali 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.