Across the reporting yards on 21 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. See where this sits in the day's Paddy(Common) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Paddy(Common) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.2% above the period average and just 7.7% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Raisen APMC Leader | ₹4,711 |
| 2 Pipariya APMC | ₹4,486 |
| 3 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,305 |
| 4 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 5 Bundi APMC | ₹4,176 |
| 6 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹4,056 |
| 7 Barabanki APMC | ₹4,009 |
| 8 Bhadravathi APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Hoovinahadagali APMC | ₹3,999 |
| 10 Hapur APMC | ₹3,995 |
| 11 Gangoh APMC | ₹3,927 |
| 12 Savali APMC | ₹3,820 |
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 ₹891 (23.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹3,250, with the average around ₹2,879. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,751 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,720 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,812 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,825 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,994 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,838 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,881 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,024 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,225 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,172 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,150 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,225 | ₹3,225 | ₹3,225 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,221 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,225 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,023 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,225 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,891 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Lalganj APMC posted this Paddy(Common) rate on 21 Aug 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.