In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Gangavathi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Common), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,900 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,387
- Lowest Price Today₹4,570
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Sona Masuri (OLD))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Paddy(Common) about 43.1% above the period average, and just 9.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Suryapeta APMC | ₹4,669 |
| 4 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Manvi APMC | ₹4,483 |
| 6 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,370 |
| 7 Obedullaganj APMC | ₹4,285 |
| 8 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 9 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,203 |
| 10 Sindhanur APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Jalalabad APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Kasganj APMC | ₹4,025 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
The ₹875 (21.7%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Gangavathi APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,387, with the average around ₹3,423. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,387 | ₹4,570 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,650 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,630 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,667 | ₹4,267 | ₹4,533 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,421 | ₹2,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,413 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,060 | ₹4,237 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,344 | ₹3,344 | ₹3,344 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,307 | ₹3,907 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,133 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,307 | ₹2,830 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,880 | ₹3,640 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,173 | ₹3,760 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,493 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,333 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,565 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,565 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,384 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,267 | ₹3,880 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,740 | ₹3,667 | ₹3,740 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,866 | ₹3,987 |
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
The headline Paddy(Common) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gangavathi APMC was the market to beat for Paddy(Common) on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.