Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Paddy(Common) was quoted at ₹2,450 per quintal in Jiaganj 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
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Common) (I.R. 36)
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.
Right now Paddy(Common) is about 3.7% above the period average — just 2.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Paddy(Common) rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vidisha APMC Leader | ₹4,401 |
| 2 Mainpuri APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 Hoovinahadagali APMC | ₹4,050 |
| 4 Gangoh APMC | ₹3,665 |
| 5 Manvi APMC | ₹3,615 |
| 6 Suryapeta APMC | ₹3,612 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 8 Nagbhid APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 9 Sindhanur APMC | ₹3,550 |
| 10 Kadamtala APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Repalli APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Bapatla APMC | ₹3,400 |
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.
The ₹1,001 (29.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Paddy(Common) prices at Jiaganj APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,362. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,360 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,350 |
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
When picking where to sell Paddy(Common), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To wrap up, Jiaganj APMC logged this Paddy(Common) rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.