Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,372 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Sainthia APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,373
- Lowest Price Today₹2,371
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,372
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 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 0.1% below the period average, sitting just 0.2% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Channagiri APMC Leader | ₹4,020 |
| 2 Gangoh APMC | ₹3,945 |
| 3 Shikaripura APMC | ₹3,724 |
| 4 Gulavati APMC | ₹3,601 |
| 5 Sindhanur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Dabra APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Khair APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 8 Bapatla APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Repalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Kuchinapudi APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹3,130 |
| 12 Armori(Desaiganj) APMC | ₹3,090 |
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 ₹930 (30.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Paddy(Common) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Sainthia 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,373 | ₹2,371 | ₹2,372 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,376 | ₹2,374 | ₹2,375 |
| 10 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 |
| 25 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
Before carting Paddy(Common) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Paddy(Common) stood at Sainthia APMC on 18 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.