As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,380 per quintal in Ballari APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Paddy(Common) today.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,620
- Lowest Price Today₹3,230
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,380
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Sona)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 6.6% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gangavathi APMC Leader | ₹4,900 |
| 2 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,620 |
| 4 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Manvi APMC | ₹4,483 |
| 6 Bareli APMC | ₹4,451 |
| 7 Gangoh APMC | ₹4,325 |
| 8 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,275 |
| 10 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 11 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,168 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹4,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹800 (19.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Paddy(Common) prices at Ballari APMC ranged between ₹3,230 and ₹3,620, with the average around ₹3,380. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Paddy(Common), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ballari APMC posted this Paddy(Common) rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.