Across the reporting yards on 19 Sep 2026, Ambala City APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Basmati), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Paddy(Basmati) board.
01What Put Ambala City APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati 1509)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Paddy(Basmati) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.6% above the period average and right at 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
The table below lines up Paddy(Basmati) rates across the markets that reported on 19 Sep 2026, so you can see where Ambala City APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ambala City APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Kaithal APMC | ₹3,990 |
| 3 Nigdu APMC | ₹3,981 |
| 4 Safidon APMC | ₹3,980 |
| 5 Jullana APMC | ₹3,951 |
| 6 Pipli APMC | ₹3,905 |
| 7 Ellanabad APMC | ₹3,901 |
| 8 Rajpura APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 9 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹3,881 |
| 10 Tarantaran APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 11 Patiala(New Anaj Mandi) APMC | ₹3,850 |
| 12 Panipat(Babarpur) APMC | ₹3,800 |
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 ₹200 (5.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Ambala City APMC ranged between ₹3,700 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,823. 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 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,781 | ₹3,781 | ₹3,781 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,851 | ₹3,851 | ₹3,851 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,781 | ₹3,781 | ₹3,781 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
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(Basmati) 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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Sep 2026, Ambala City APMC set the pace for Paddy(Basmati). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.