With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Milak 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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 2.4% above the period average and just 23.3% 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
Here's how Paddy(Common) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,501 |
| 2 Bareli APMC | ₹4,415 |
| 3 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,263 |
| 4 Gadarwada APMC | ₹4,195 |
| 5 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹4,130 |
| 6 Baran APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,886 |
| 8 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Mul APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Madurai APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Manvi APMC | ₹3,758 |
| 12 Varaseoni APMC | ₹3,730 |
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.
At ₹771 (20.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Paddy(Common) prices at Milak APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹3,650, with the average around ₹2,735. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,395 | ₹2,370 | ₹2,380 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,445 | ₹2,445 | ₹2,445 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,445 | ₹2,445 | ₹2,445 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,550 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,150 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,970 | ₹2,940 | ₹2,955 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,950 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,920 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,583 |
| 28 Jun | ₹3,050 | ₹2,980 | ₹3,009 |
| 26 Jun | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,600 | ₹3,530 | ₹3,563 |
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
The day's best Paddy(Common) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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, Milak APMC posted this Paddy(Common) rate on 24 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.