In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹4,370 per quintal in Vidisha APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,545
- Lowest Price Today₹2,870
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,370
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Paddy)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Paddy(Common) about 5.2% above the period average, and just 8.9% 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 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 ₹875 (21.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Vidisha APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,799, with the average around ₹4,153. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,545 | ₹2,870 | ₹4,370 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,505 | ₹1,350 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,175 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,381 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹2,201 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹2,610 | ₹4,201 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,181 | ₹2,360 | ₹4,151 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,081 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,081 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,291 | ₹2,701 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,601 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,110 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,270 | ₹1,582 | ₹4,001 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,351 | ₹2,801 | ₹4,351 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,901 | ₹4,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹4,181 | ₹4,201 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,381 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,200 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Paddy(Common) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Paddy(Common) was priced at this level in Vidisha APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.