Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹1,862 per quintal in Lakhimpur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Lakhimpur APMC on Top Today
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₹1,950
- Lowest Price Today₹1,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,862
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 1.6% below the period average, sitting just 19.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dankaur APMC Leader | ₹4,480 |
| 2 Siyana APMC | ₹4,154 |
| 3 Charra APMC | ₹4,044 |
| 4 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹4,015 |
| 5 Kosikalan APMC | ₹3,952 |
| 6 Gulavati APMC | ₹3,848 |
| 7 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,821 |
| 8 Haathras APMC | ₹3,801 |
| 9 Sikanderabad APMC | ₹3,749 |
| 10 Jewar APMC | ₹3,733 |
| 11 Datia APMC | ₹3,658 |
| 12 APMC Brahmpuri APMC | ₹3,650 |
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.
A spread of ₹830 (22.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Lakhimpur APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹2,320, with the average around ₹1,892. 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 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,862 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,320 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,887 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,310 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,901 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,856 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,290 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,874 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,868 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,866 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,220 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,209 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,890 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,857 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,870 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,858 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,879 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,875 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,859 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,868 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,120 | ₹2,120 | ₹2,120 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,130 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,058 |
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
Selling Paddy(Common) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Lakhimpur APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.