In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,744 per quintal in Vellore APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,520
- Lowest Price Today₹1,967
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,744
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 5.6% below the period average, sitting just 33.5% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vellore APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,600 |
| 2 Raisen APMC | ₹4,514 |
| 3 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,055 |
| 5 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,837 |
| 6 Baran APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 Mul APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 Gondpimpri APMC | ₹3,725 |
| 9 Tiroda APMC | ₹3,718 |
| 10 Manvi APMC | ₹3,683 |
| 11 Mahabubabad APMC | ₹3,610 |
| 12 Dabra APMC | ₹3,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
That ₹1,000 (27.8%) 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 Vellore APMC ranged between ₹1,289 and ₹4,125, with the average around ₹2,905. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,021 | ₹1,623 | ₹2,822 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,105 | ₹2,275 | ₹3,190 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,125 | ₹2,424 | ₹3,275 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,012 | ₹2,690 | ₹3,351 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,065 | ₹3,170 | ₹3,618 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,057 | ₹2,410 | ₹3,234 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,972 | ₹3,224 | ₹3,598 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,862 | ₹2,442 | ₹3,152 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,834 | ₹3,164 | ₹3,499 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,738 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,319 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,702 | ₹3,462 | ₹3,582 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,585 | ₹2,862 | ₹3,224 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,514 | ₹2,678 | ₹3,096 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,452 | ₹2,194 | ₹2,823 |
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
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Common) rate at Vellore APMC on 31 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.