Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,450 per quintal in Dehgam APMC. See where this sits in the day's Paddy(Common) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 2.9% above the period average, sitting just 10.9% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pipariya APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Raisen APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 3 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,280 |
| 4 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 5 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,236 |
| 6 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,202 |
| 7 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Bundi APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 9 Channagiri APMC | ₹4,020 |
| 10 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹3,965 |
| 11 Saharanpur APMC | ₹3,910 |
| 12 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,857 |
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 ₹643 (16.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Dehgam APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,750, with the average around ₹2,380. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,325 | ₹2,442 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,540 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,345 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,475 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,325 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,425 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,425 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,075 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,425 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,212 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,337 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,475 | ₹2,125 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,075 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,575 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,412 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,425 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,175 | ₹2,437 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Common) rate at Dehgam APMC on 18 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.