In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,660 per quintal in Vellore APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹3,480
- Lowest Price Today₹1,840
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,660
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 8.5% below the period average, sitting just 41.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pipariya APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,375 |
| 4 Raisen APMC | ₹4,305 |
| 5 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,287 |
| 6 Baran APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 7 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,030 |
| 8 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,983 |
| 9 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,879 |
| 10 Bundi APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 11 Madurai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Gondpimpri APMC | ₹3,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
A spread of ₹700 (18.4%) 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 Vellore APMC ranged between ₹1,289 and ₹4,581, with the average around ₹2,907. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹4,581 | ₹2,481 | ₹3,531 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,731 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,666 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,692 | ₹3,587 | ₹3,640 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,688 | ₹1,830 | ₹2,759 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,639 | ₹1,679 | ₹2,659 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,699 | ₹2,177 | ₹2,938 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,628 | ₹3,195 | ₹3,412 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,572 | ₹1,908 | ₹2,740 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,501 | ₹2,013 | ₹2,757 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,595 | ₹2,068 | ₹2,832 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,544 | ₹2,023 | ₹2,784 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,553 | ₹1,919 | ₹2,736 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,293 | ₹2,195 | ₹2,744 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,355 | ₹1,827 | ₹2,591 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,520 | ₹1,967 | ₹2,744 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹1,289 | ₹2,425 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,572 | ₹1,921 | ₹2,747 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,573 | ₹1,772 | ₹2,673 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,528 | ₹1,892 | ₹2,710 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,480 | ₹1,840 | ₹2,660 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Vellore APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.