Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹4,169 per quintal in Kesamudram APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹4,901
- Lowest Price Today₹3,589
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,169
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Samba Masuri)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 24.3% above the period average and just 14.9% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kesamudram APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹7,650 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹5,053 |
| 3 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,876 |
| 4 Bapatla APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 5 Varaseoni APMC | ₹4,495 |
| 6 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹4,355 |
| 7 Itarsi APMC | ₹4,310 |
| 8 Kampli APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Madurai RM APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹4,260 |
| 11 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,169 |
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 ₹3,481 (83.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Common) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Kesamudram APMC ranged between ₹1,676 and ₹4,901, with the average around ₹3,353. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,901 | ₹3,589 | ₹4,169 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,461 | ₹4,159 | ₹4,172 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,839 | ₹4,059 | ₹4,159 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,771 | ₹3,759 | ₹4,311 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,651 | ₹3,003 | ₹4,060 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,516 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,389 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,226 | ₹4,226 | ₹4,226 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,509 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,372 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,126 | ₹2,811 | ₹3,352 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,136 | ₹1,767 | ₹3,286 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,566 | ₹2,649 | ₹3,358 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,565 | ₹1,750 | ₹3,259 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,565 | ₹2,885 | ₹3,269 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,323 | ₹2,858 | ₹4,111 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,317 | ₹2,505 | ₹3,262 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,556 | ₹2,122 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,009 | ₹1,709 | ₹3,171 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,451 | ₹2,787 | ₹3,158 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,356 | ₹2,589 | ₹3,175 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,231 | ₹1,859 | ₹3,109 |
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
The headline Paddy(Common) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 16 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Kesamudram 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.