In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Sikarpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Paddy(Common) yards.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,201
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Sarvati)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 7.9% below the period average and just 24.7% 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
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dankaur APMC Leader | ₹4,347 |
| 2 Siyana APMC | ₹4,154 |
| 3 Charra APMC | ₹4,044 |
| 4 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,015 |
| 5 Khair APMC | ₹3,956 |
| 6 Haathras APMC | ₹3,885 |
| 7 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,799 |
| 8 Aligarh APMC | ₹3,758 |
| 9 Datia APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,694 |
| 11 Konch APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 12 APMC Brahmpuri APMC | ₹3,650 |
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 ₹697 (19.1%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Sikarpur APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,251, with the average around ₹3,473. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹3,201 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,210 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,201 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,323 | ₹3,201 | ₹3,268 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,101 | ₹3,301 | ₹3,636 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,205 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,201 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,788 | ₹3,251 | ₹3,553 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,205 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,201 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,205 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,201 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,801 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,757 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,761 | ₹2,601 | ₹3,260 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,701 | ₹3,651 | ₹3,670 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,261 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,163 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,050 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,025 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Paddy(Common) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Sikarpur 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.