Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Gorakhpur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Common) markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Paddy)
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 9.0% above the period average and just 17.9% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹7,650 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹5,053 |
| 3 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 5 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,495 |
| 6 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,260 |
| 7 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,230 |
| 8 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,215 |
| 9 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,169 |
| 11 Panipat APMC | ₹4,161 |
| 12 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,141 |
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.
That ₹3,509 (84.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Gorakhpur APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,111. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,050 | ₹1,960 | ₹2,050 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,275 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,275 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,305 | ₹1,975 | ₹2,050 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,215 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,215 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,315 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,210 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,210 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,206 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,210 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,205 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,290 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,290 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,330 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,150 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,205 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,205 |
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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Gorakhpur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.