Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Paddy (Basmati) market prices in the state of Punjab. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Punjab.
| Commodity | Paddy (Basmati) |
| Average Price | ₹3,508 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹1,800 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹13,600 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Punjab.
According to latest info, the average price of Paddy (Basmati) in Punjab is ₹3,508 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹1,800 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹13,600 /quintal. Live prices of Paddy (Basmati) from various districts of Punjab are listed below.
This data was last updated on 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/09/2026 | Patiala | Rajpura | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509Local | ₹3,750 | ₹4,090 | ₹3,890 |
| 22/09/2026 | Amritsar | Ajnala | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509Local | ₹3,856 | ₹3,856 | ₹3,856 |
| 22/09/2026 | Amritsar | Majitha | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509Non-FAQ | ₹3,650 | ₹4,027 | ₹4,027 |
| 22/09/2026 | Faridkot | Jaitu | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509FAQ | ₹4,050 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,050 |
| 22/09/2026 | Tarn Taran | Tarn Taran | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509Local | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 |
| 22/09/2026 | Gurdaspur | Dinanagar | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509Local | ₹3,530 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,650 |
| 22/09/2026 | Faridkot | Kotkapura | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509FAQ | ₹3,700 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,050 |
| 22/09/2026 | Amritsar | Ajnala (Sudhar) | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509Local | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 22/09/2026 | Gurdaspur | Dhariwal | Paddy (Basmati) | Basmati 1509Grade Range-1 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 22/09/2026 | Mansa | Bareta | Paddy (Basmati) | 1121FAQ | ₹3,920 | ₹4,170 | ₹4,115 |
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9-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
9 years of mandi records for Punjab show Paddy (Basmati) prices under pressure in October (up to 14% below average) and climbing to about 8% above average by January. This seasonal cycle tracks the arrival (supply) pattern.
Record monthly average (high)
₹4,427/quintal
June 2022
Highest single-day price
₹7,600/quintal
January 2026 · Budalada
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,944/quintal
September 2020
In records going back to 2018, the highest monthly average for Paddy (Basmati) in Punjab was ₹4,427/quintal in June 2022, while the weakest month on record is September 2020 (₹1,944/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | ₹3,825 | ▲ 25.6% |
| September 2025 | ₹3,046 | ▲ 14.8% |
| September 2024 | ₹2,653 | ▼ 24.0% |
| September 2023 | ₹3,488 | ▲ 9.1% |
| September 2022 | ₹3,197 | ▲ 9.5% |
| September 2021 | ₹2,921 | ▲ 50.2% |
| September 2020 | ₹1,944 | ▼ 20.6% |
| September 2019 | ₹2,449 | — |
Based on the latest reporting in the last 7 days (₹/quintal)
