In the price report dated 18 Sep 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Divai APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Paddy(Common) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,202
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Basmati)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.1% below the period average and just 20.0% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pipariya APMC Leader | ₹4,660 |
| 2 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,375 |
| 3 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,133 |
| 4 Siyana APMC | ₹3,908 |
| 5 Sindhanur APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 6 Vidisha APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 7 Panipat APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 8 Manvi APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 9 APMC Savali APMC | ₹3,810 |
| 10 RAYADURG APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Iamailabad APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 APMC Mul 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).
At ₹860 (22.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Divai APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,483. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹3,202 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,850 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,391 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,680 | ₹3,680 | ₹3,680 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,680 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,370 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,450 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,336 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,208 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,551 | ₹3,551 | ₹3,551 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,253 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,451 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,610 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,604 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,630 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,564 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,650 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,619 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,490 | ₹3,566 |
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 day's best Paddy(Common) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Divai APMC posted this Paddy(Common) rate on 18 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.