In the latest market update for 21 Sep 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹4,005 per quintal in Ambala City APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Ambala City APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Paddy(Basmati) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,005
- Lowest Price Today₹4,005
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,005
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati 1509)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Paddy(Basmati) is about 3.9% above the period average, sitting right at 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
This table ranks Paddy(Basmati) rates across active mandis for 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dirba APMC Leader | ₹4,090 |
| 2 Mansa APMC | ₹4,085 |
| 3 Kotkapura APMC | ₹4,050 |
| 4 Pillukhera APMC | ₹4,042 |
| 5 Ambala City APMC | ₹4,005 |
| 6 Safidon APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Dhariwal APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Nigdu APMC | ₹3,991 |
| 9 Uchana APMC | ₹3,985 |
| 10 Bareta APMC | ₹3,975 |
| 11 Nilokheri APMC | ₹3,971 |
| 12 Tohana APMC | ₹3,951 |
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 ₹139 (3.5%) 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 Ambala City APMC ranged between ₹3,700 and ₹4,005, with the average around ₹3,853. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹3,851 | ₹3,851 | ₹3,851 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,005 | ₹4,005 | ₹4,005 |
| 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
Going to the top Paddy(Basmati) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Basmati) rate at Ambala City APMC on 21 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.