With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Mainpuri APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Basmati)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 14.5% above the period average and just 8.7% 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Common) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mainpuri 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 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,857 |
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 ₹643 (16.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Mainpuri APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,667. 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 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,263 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,073 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,171 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,139 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) traded at this rate in Mainpuri 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.