In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹1,812 per quintal in Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,820
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,812
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
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.
Right now Paddy(Common) is about 4.5% below the period average — just 32.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pipariya APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Raisen APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 3 Gangavathi APMC | ₹4,280 |
| 4 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 5 Kesamudram APMC | ₹4,236 |
| 6 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,202 |
| 7 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Bundi APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 9 Channagiri APMC | ₹4,020 |
| 10 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹3,965 |
| 11 Saharanpur APMC | ₹3,910 |
| 12 Mul APMC | ₹3,850 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Paddy(Common).
The ₹650 (16.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹1,898. 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 Aug | ₹1,820 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,812 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,830 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,814 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,825 | ₹1,838 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,875 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,850 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,097 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,830 | ₹1,820 | ₹1,825 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,824 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,820 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,806 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,820 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,806 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,826 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,801 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,950 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,905 |
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
Before carting Paddy(Common) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Paddy(Common) changed hands at this rate in Shahabad(New Mandi) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.