Paddy(Basmati)
Paddy(Basmati) mandi rate today at Dirba APMC — ₹3,960 per quintal
MARKET LEADER 17 SEP 2026
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Paddy(Basmati)
Dirba APMC Market, Punjab
₹3,960 / quintal 0.76%
₹3,860Today ₹3,960₹3,960
3-Day low3-Day high
HIGH ₹3,960LOW ₹3,960MODAL ₹3,960DAY ▲ 0.76%MANDIS 123-Day AVG ₹3,917HIGH ₹3,960LOW ₹3,960MODAL ₹3,960DAY ▲ 0.76%MANDIS 123-Day AVG ₹3,917
Today · Modal
₹3,960
Most-traded rate
Day Change
+0.76%
vs previous day
3-Day High
₹3,960
Period peak
3-Day Low
₹3,860
Period base
3-Day Avg
₹3,917
Mean modal

Where Paddy(Basmati) Led Today — Dirba APMC at ₹3,960

Updated 17 Sep 2026 Top Mandi of the Day WhatsApp

From today's trading desk on 17 Sep 2026, Dirba APMC stood at the front of the pack for Paddy(Basmati), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,960 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.

01Key Drivers Behind Today's Paddy(Basmati) Rate

Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.

  • Highest Recorded Price₹3,960
  • Lowest Price Today₹3,960
  • Average (Modal) Price₹3,960
  • Reporting Mandis12
  • Date17 Sep 2026
  • CommodityPaddy(Basmati) (1121)

02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range

Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.

Price Position · 3-Day Band Near period high
₹3,860 (Low)₹3,917 (Avg)₹3,960 (High)

Right now Paddy(Basmati) is about 1.1% above the period average — right at 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

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.

MandiPrice (₹ / quintal)
1 Dirba APMC Leader ₹3,960
2 Madlauda APMC ₹3,894
3 Pundri APMC ₹3,825
4 Panipat(Babarpur) APMC ₹3,800
5 Majitha APMC ₹3,793
6 Ambala City APMC ₹3,781
7 Bapauli APMC ₹3,750
8 Babain APMC ₹3,700
9 Ellanabad APMC ₹3,652
10 Babrala APMC ₹2,840
11 Bhehjoi APMC ₹2,500
12 Siyana APMC ₹1,740

04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard

How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.

Highest-paying
Dirba APMC
₹3,960
₹2,220
127.6% spread
Lowest-paying
Siyana APMC
₹1,740

That ₹2,220 (127.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Paddy(Basmati) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.

05How Today Compares to the 3-Day Trend

Over the last 3 days, Paddy(Basmati) prices at Dirba APMC ranged between ₹3,860 and ₹3,960, with the average around ₹3,917. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.

Paddy(Basmati) · Modal Price Trend (3d) Modal Min–Max
₹3,852₹3,881₹3,910₹3,939₹3,96817 Sep16 Sep15 Sep

06Recent Price History

DateHigh (₹)Low (₹)Average (₹)
17 Sep ₹3,960 ₹3,960 ₹3,960
16 Sep ₹3,930 ₹3,930 ₹3,930
15 Sep ₹3,860 ₹3,860 ₹3,860

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

Quick Signal Read · Descriptive only
Momentum
Rising
Up 0.76% on the day, building on recent strength.
Range Position
Near period high
100% up the 3-Day band — firm, near the top.
Best Market
Dirba APMC
₹2,220 (127.6%) above the cheapest reporting yard.

08What It Means If You're Selling

When picking where to sell Paddy(Basmati), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.

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

In short, Paddy(Basmati) found its strongest bid at Dirba APMC on 17 Sep 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does "Top Mandi of the Day" mean here?
It means Dirba APMC posted the day's best Paddy(Basmati) rate, ₹3,960 per quintal, ahead of other markets on 17 Sep 2026.
Why did Dirba APMC pay the most today?
A leading rate usually reflects keen bidding, good-quality arrivals and concentrated buying at that yard on 17 Sep 2026.
How is the leading mandi chosen?
It's simply the market reporting the highest modal/traded rate for Paddy(Basmati) on the day, based on official figures.
Should farmers take Paddy(Basmati) to the leading mandi?
It can lift your realisation, but factor in cartage, grading and timing — arrivals can move the rate by the time you reach the gate.
Does the leading mandi change every day?
Yes. Rankings are worked out fresh each trading day from that day's arrivals and prices, so the best market for Paddy(Basmati) can shift from one day to the next.
Is this the official government rate?
These figures are drawn from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are shared for information only. Always reconfirm the live rate at the yard before trading.

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