Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Paddy (Common) market prices in the state of Puducherry. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Puducherry.
| Commodity | Paddy (Common) |
| Average Price | ₹1,834 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹242 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹3,000 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Puducherry.
According to latest info, the average price of Paddy (Common) in Puducherry is ₹1,834 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹242 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹3,000 /quintal. Live prices of Paddy (Common) from various districts of Puducherry are listed below.
This data was last updated on 2 September 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | Puducherry | Thattanchavady | Paddy (Common) | ADT 37Grade Range-1 | ₹2,165 | ₹2,165 | ₹2,165 |
| 02/09/2026 | Puducherry | Madagadipet | Paddy (Common) | PaddyGrade Range-1 | ₹2,292 | ₹2,292 | ₹2,292 |
| 31/08/2026 | Puducherry | Thattanchavady | Paddy (Common) | AST 16Grade Range-1 | ₹2,229 | ₹2,229 | ₹2,229 |
| 31/08/2026 | Puducherry | Madagadipet | Paddy (Common) | ADT 37Grade Range-1 | ₹2,065 | ₹2,145 | ₹2,105 |
| 28/08/2026 | Puducherry | Thattanchavady | Paddy (Common) | OtherGrade Range-1 | ₹2,173 | ₹2,173 | ₹2,173 |
| 27/08/2026 | Puducherry | Thattanchavady | Paddy (Common) | OtherGrade Range-1 | ₹2,015 | ₹2,015 | ₹2,015 |
| 27/08/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Paddy (Common) | B P TFAQ | ₹1,935 | ₹1,935 | ₹1,935 |
| 27/08/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Paddy (Common) | OtherFAQ | ₹1,937 | ₹1,945 | ₹1,941 |
| 27/08/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Paddy (Common) | White PonniFAQ | ₹1,941 | ₹1,941 | ₹1,941 |
| 27/08/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Paddy (Common) | CommonFAQ | ₹1,936 | ₹1,936 | ₹1,936 |
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26-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 26 years, Paddy (Common) has consistently sold highest in Puducherry during December — around 7% above average — while May brings the weakest prices (about 6% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹2,439/quintal
April 2024
Highest single-day price
₹3,300/quintal
March 2014 · Madagadipet
Record monthly average (low)
₹373/quintal
March 2001
In records going back to 2001, the highest monthly average for Paddy (Common) in Puducherry was ₹2,439/quintal in April 2024, while the weakest month on record is March 2001 (₹373/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | ₹2,229 | ▲ 18.6% |
| September 2025 | ₹1,878 | ▼ 4.6% |
| September 2024 | ₹1,970 | ▲ 3.1% |
| September 2023 | ₹1,910 | ▲ 11.1% |
| September 2022 | ₹1,719 | ▼ 11.0% |
| September 2021 | ₹1,932 | ▲ 27.2% |
| September 2020 | ₹1,518 | ▼ 12.3% |
| September 2019 | ₹1,731 | ▲ 20.1% |
| September 2018 |
Based on the latest reporting in the last 7 days (₹/quintal)
| ₹1,441 |
| ▼ 20.4% |
| September 2017 | ₹1,810 | ▲ 18.2% |
| September 2016 | ₹1,531 | ▲ 9.1% |
| September 2015 | ₹1,403 | ▼ 6.5% |
