In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,694 per quintal in Asandh APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,988
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,694
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati 1509)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.2% above the period average and just 7.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Paddy(Basmati) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nilokheri APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Dirba APMC | ₹3,960 |
| 3 Patiala(New Anaj Mandi) APMC | ₹3,950 |
| 4 Madlauda APMC | ₹3,894 |
| 5 Beri APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 6 Bareta APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 7 Pundri APMC | ₹3,825 |
| 8 Panipat(Babarpur) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Dhariwal APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Pipli APMC | ₹3,795 |
| 11 Majitha APMC | ₹3,793 |
| 12 Ambala City APMC | ₹3,781 |
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 ₹219 (5.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Asandh APMC ranged between ₹3,150 and ₹3,988, with the average around ₹3,686. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹3,925 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,612 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,988 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,694 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,937 | ₹3,740 | ₹3,838 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,811 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,480 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,761 | ₹3,670 | ₹3,715 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,680 | ₹3,715 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,741 | ₹3,670 | ₹3,705 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,751 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,680 | ₹3,690 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,770 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,750 |
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
The day's best Paddy(Basmati) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Asandh APMC posted this Paddy(Basmati) rate on 17 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.