In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Aug 2026, Manvi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Common), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,423 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Paddy(Common) board.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,170
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,423
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Sona Masuri (OLD))
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 24.6% above the period average and just 22.3% 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 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manvi APMC Leader | ₹4,423 |
| 2 Bareli APMC | ₹4,350 |
| 3 Dabra APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,285 |
| 5 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 7 RAYADURG APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,483 |
| 9 Bapatla APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Repalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹3,100 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,323 (42.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Manvi APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹5,694, with the average around ₹3,550. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,170 | ₹4,423 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹3,247 | ₹4,457 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,148 | ₹3,675 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,324 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,602 | ₹3,365 | ₹4,229 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,960 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,575 | ₹3,590 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,623 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,694 | ₹3,350 | ₹4,042 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,863 | ₹3,863 | ₹3,863 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,471 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,638 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,401 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,093 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,550 | ₹3,407 | ₹3,474 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,614 | ₹3,170 | ₹4,126 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,175 | ₹3,117 | ₹3,150 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,290 | ₹3,295 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,330 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,471 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,470 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,405 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,912 |
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
Before carting Paddy(Common) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Manvi 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.