In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Ellanabad APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Paddy(Basmati) markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Ellanabad APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,650
- Lowest Price Today₹3,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Right now Paddy(Basmati) is about 1.9% below the period average — just 6.4% 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(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 Ellanabad APMC ranged between ₹3,650 and ₹3,901, with the average around ₹3,722. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹3,785 | ₹3,661 | ₹3,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,901 | ₹3,901 | ₹3,901 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,867 | ₹3,652 | ₹3,652 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,727 | ₹3,727 | ₹3,727 |
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
For Paddy(Basmati), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To wrap up, Ellanabad APMC logged this Paddy(Basmati) rate on 21 Sep 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.