On this page you will find today's latest Paddy (Common) price in Egra/Contai Mandi of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Check whether Paddy (Common) price in Egra/Contai was up or down recently with detailed analytics below.
| Commodity | Paddy (Common) |
| Average Price | ₹1,448 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹700 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹2,200 / quintal |
| Retail Estimate | ₹7.00–22.00 / kg |
According to latest info, the average price of Paddy (Common) in Egra/Contai Mandi is ₹1,448 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹700 /quintal and the maximum price recorded was ₹2,200 /quintal. You can expect a retail price of around ₹7.00 - ₹22.00 per kg in the local market.
This data was last updated on 29 April 2018.
| Date | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/04/2018 | Paddy (Common) | Paddy CoarseFAQ | ₹1,500 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,520 | — |
| 29/04/2018 | Paddy (Common) | Paddy fineFAQ | ₹1,530 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,550 | — |
| 29/06/2016 | Paddy (Common) | I.R. 43FAQ | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | — |
| 02/07/2007 | Paddy (Common) | OtherFAQ | ₹700 | ₹740 | ₹720 | — |
Notes*
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12-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 12 years, Paddy (Common) has consistently sold highest in Egra/Contai during November — around 8% above average — while May brings the weakest prices (about 11% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹1,535/quintal
April 2018
Highest single-day price
₹2,450/quintal
March 2015 · Egra/contai
Record monthly average (low)
₹685/quintal
May 2008
In records going back to 2007, the highest monthly average for Paddy (Common) in Egra/Contai was ₹1,535/quintal in April 2018, while the weakest month on record is May 2008 (₹685/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2017 | ₹1,396 | ▲ 1.1% |
| August 2016 | ₹1,381 | ▲ 26.6% |
| August 2015 | ₹1,091 | ▼ 24.7% |
| August 2014 | ₹1,449 | — |
| August 2012 | ₹1,078 | — |
| August 2010 | ₹1,092 | ▲ 36.7% |
| August 2009 | ₹799 | ▲ 5.5% |
| August 2008 | ₹758 | ▲ 2.7% |
| August 2007 | ₹738 |
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