In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Kayamganj APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 12.2% above the period average and just 26.3% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kayamganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Raisen APMC Leader | ₹4,451 |
| 2 APMC Mul APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Samana APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Khair APMC | ₹4,271 |
| 5 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹4,163 |
| 6 Panipat APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Jalalabad APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 APMC Chamorshi APMC | ₹4,041 |
| 9 Gulavati APMC | ₹4,039 |
| 10 Morena APMC | ₹4,005 |
| 11 Bhopal APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹3,970 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹481 (12.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Kayamganj APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹2,496. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,995 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,862 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,051 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
Net-net, Kayamganj APMC posted this Paddy(Common) rate on 20 Oct 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.