Question 1

What is the current average price of Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) in Punjab is currently ₹3,177 per quintal (₹31.77/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) is ₹1,800 per quintal in Bariwala Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) is recorded at ₹13,600 per quintal in Samana(Kakrala) Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 97 Mandis in Punjab today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Punjab, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,177, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Punjab have the best Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati) rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Hoshiarpur	2	₹2,203	₹2,389	₹2,296
Moga	3	₹1,888	₹3,460	₹2,367
Fatehgarh Sahib	4	₹1,835	₹3,000	₹2,498
Jalandhar	4	₹1,888	₹2,975	₹2,516
Barnala	3	₹2,320	₹3,110	₹2,808
Bhatinda	5	₹2,100	₹5,430	₹2,873
Sangrur	9	₹2,350	₹4,271	₹3,013
Amritsar	11	₹1,800	₹4,098	₹3,066
Tarn Taran	11	₹2,000	₹4,800	₹3,066
Ferozepur	6	₹2,200	₹3,850	₹3,116
Kapurthala	3	₹2,660	₹4,410	₹3,148
Gurdaspur	4	₹2,000	₹3,900	₹3,175
Faridkot	4	₹2,311	₹4,600	₹3,213
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali)	1	₹2,700	₹3,800	₹3,300
Mansa	5	₹2,400	₹3,921	₹3,313
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr)	1	₹2,725	₹4,150	₹3,317
Fazilka	3	₹2,811	₹4,250	₹3,345
Ludhiana	4	₹2,500	₹5,000	₹3,351
Muktsar	4	₹1,800	₹4,175	₹3,383
Rupnagar (Ropar)	1	₹3,400	₹3,500	₹3,450
Patiala	9	₹1,835	₹13,600	₹3,850

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati 1509	Budalada	Mansa, Punjab	₹3850	₹3850	₹3850	2026-02-16
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati 1509	Budalada	Mansa, Punjab	₹3820	₹3820	₹3820	2026-01-29
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)1121	Rayya	Amritsar, Punjab	₹3540	₹3540	₹3540	2026-01-18
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)1121	Malout	Muktsar, Punjab	₹4175	₹4175	₹4175	2026-01-10
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)1121	Muktsar	Muktsar, Punjab	₹4120	₹4150	₹4135	2026-01-10
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)1121	Bareta	Mansa, Punjab	₹2800	₹3590	₹3590	2026-01-10
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)1121	Khanna	Ludhiana, Punjab	₹2850	₹2850	₹2850	2026-01-08
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati 1509	Budalada	Mansa, Punjab	₹3800	₹3800	₹3800	2025-12-30
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati 1509	Mansa	Mansa, Punjab	₹3921	₹3921	₹3921	2025-12-29
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati	Kotkapura	Faridkot, Punjab	₹2700	₹4075	₹2850	2025-12-24
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati 1509	Bariwala	Muktsar, Punjab	₹3400	₹3750	₹3675	2025-12-24
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati	Jaitu	Faridkot, Punjab	₹3850	₹3850	₹3850	2025-12-19
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)1121	Talwandi Bhai	Ferozepur, Punjab	₹3300	₹3300	₹3300	2025-12-18
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati 1509	Patran	Patiala, Punjab	₹3650	₹3650	₹3650	2025-12-09
Paddy(Dhan)(Basmati)Basmati 1509	Kotkapura	Faridkot, Punjab	₹2750	₹3750	₹3450	2025-12-08
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