Checking the day's mandi numbers for 23 Sep 2026, Paddy(Basmati) was quoted at ₹3,990 per quintal in Rajpura APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,780
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,990
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (Basmati 1509)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Paddy(Basmati) is about 3.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.4% short of 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
Here's how Paddy(Basmati) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nilokheri APMC Leader | ₹4,161 |
| 2 Bareta APMC | ₹4,160 |
| 3 Pundri APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Uchana APMC | ₹4,070 |
| 5 Dirba APMC | ₹4,025 |
| 6 Nigdu APMC | ₹4,021 |
| 7 Majitha APMC | ₹4,017 |
| 8 Pipli APMC | ₹4,015 |
| 9 Kota APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Jullana APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Tohana APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Ellanabad APMC | ₹4,000 |
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 ₹161 (4.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Rajpura APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹4,175, with the average around ₹3,871. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹4,175 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,950 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,780 | ₹3,990 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,090 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,890 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,065 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,950 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,140 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,950 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,095 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,065 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,895 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,700 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,950 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,990 | ₹3,410 | ₹3,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,850 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Paddy(Basmati) rate at Rajpura APMC on 23 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.