Here's the 15 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Gangoh APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Common), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,513 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,725
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,513
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Basmati)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 2.7% below the period average, sitting just 19.2% 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 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gangoh APMC Leader | ₹3,513 |
| 2 RAYADURG APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 3 Machilipatnam APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Kothabommali APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 5 Yusufpur APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 6 Tiruvuru APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 7 Parchur APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 8 Azamgarh APMC | ₹2,600 |
| 9 Santhamaguluru APMC | ₹2,550 |
| 10 Sahiyapur APMC | ₹2,530 |
| 11 Maddipadu APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Ongole APMC | ₹2,500 |
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 ₹1,013 (40.5%) 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 Gangoh APMC ranged between ₹2,370 and ₹4,350, with the average around ₹3,612. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹3,725 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,513 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,499 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,478 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,587 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,480 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,806 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,454 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,386 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,460 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,389 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,574 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,785 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,453 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,350 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,464 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,403 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 | ₹3,625 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,750 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,491 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,475 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,790 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,484 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,750 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,414 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,464 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Paddy(Common) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Gangoh APMC led Paddy(Common) on 15 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.