Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,375 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Common) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Paddy(Common) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,376
- Lowest Price Today₹2,374
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (Common)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.0% above the period average, sitting right at 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 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Raisen APMC Leader | ₹4,305 |
| 2 Vidisha APMC | ₹4,251 |
| 3 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,879 |
| 4 Bundi APMC | ₹3,851 |
| 5 Gangoh APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 6 Suryapeta APMC | ₹3,619 |
| 7 Dabra APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Kesamudram APMC | ₹3,599 |
| 9 Achalda APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Repalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Divi (HQ-Avanigadda) APMC | ₹3,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,005 (30.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹2,371 and ₹2,376, with the average around ₹2,375. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Paddy(Common) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Birbhum APMC on 19 Aug 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.