As the 17 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Manvi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Common), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,975 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Paddy(Common), making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,882
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,975
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Sona Masuri (OLD))
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.
Today's rate is about 14.1% above the period average and just 30.2% 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 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manvi APMC Leader | ₹3,975 |
| 2 Kothabommali APMC | ₹3,509 |
| 3 Maddipadu APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 4 Darsi APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 5 Chirala APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 6 Ipur APMC | ₹2,450 |
| 7 Polavaram APMC | ₹2,445 |
| 8 Amalapuram APMC | ₹2,441 |
| 9 Ramachandrapuram APMC | ₹2,441 |
| 10 Kanchili APMC | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Peddapuram APMC | ₹2,390 |
| 12 Mandapeta APMC | ₹2,389 |
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 ₹1,586 (66.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Manvi APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,694, with the average around ₹3,484. 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 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,882 | ₹3,975 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,730 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,537 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,025 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,081 | ₹3,809 | ₹3,933 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,480 | ₹3,482 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,170 | ₹3,392 | ₹3,806 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,330 | ₹3,688 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,380 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,256 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,780 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,683 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,860 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,758 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,610 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,196 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,567 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,615 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,083 | ₹4,090 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,170 | ₹4,423 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹3,247 | ₹4,457 |
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
Going to the top Paddy(Common) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 17 Sep 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.