Reading today's price tape for 16 Jul 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹1,953 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,080
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,953
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Paddy(Common) is about 2.3% below the period average, sitting just 32.7% 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
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 16 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,450 |
| 2 Pipariya APMC | ₹4,422 |
| 3 Udaipura APMC | ₹4,290 |
| 4 Raisen APMC | ₹4,140 |
| 5 Bundi APMC | ₹4,113 |
| 6 Magroni APMC | ₹3,995 |
| 7 Khurja APMC | ₹3,901 |
| 8 Bareli APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 9 Dabra APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Buland Shahr APMC | ₹3,831 |
| 11 Jahangirabad APMC | ₹3,824 |
| 12 Sikarpur APMC | ₹3,810 |
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 ₹640 (16.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹1,790 and ₹2,900, with the average around ₹1,999. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹2,055 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,048 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,075 | ₹2,070 | ₹2,072 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,025 | ₹2,025 | ₹2,025 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,031 | ₹1,875 | ₹1,979 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,070 | ₹2,060 | ₹2,067 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,060 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,055 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,011 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,953 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,005 | ₹2,005 | ₹2,005 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,075 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,028 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,060 | ₹2,055 | ₹2,057 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,005 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,975 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,035 | ₹2,025 | ₹2,030 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,011 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,919 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,790 | ₹1,790 | ₹1,790 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,010 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,911 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,001 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,970 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,090 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,995 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,001 | ₹1,840 | ₹1,885 |
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
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Sitapur APMC on 16 Jul 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.