Basmati paddy sells for up to ₹5,500! over 4,141 tonnes arrive at a up mandi, find out where farmers got the highest price

Paddy Basmati Mandi Bhav 26 October 2026: Farmers preparing to sell their Basmati paddy harvest have received fresh market price updates from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. According to the latest mandi prices for October 26, 2026, Haryana's Safidon Market recorded the highest Basmati paddy price at ₹5,500 per quintal. Prices also reached ₹5,421 per quintal at Sonipat's New Grain Market and ₹5,200 per quintal at Rewari Market.

In terms of market arrivals, Bahjoi Market in Uttar Pradesh received the largest quantity of Basmati paddy at 4,141.70 tonnes. Babrala Market followed with 2,493 tonnes, while Sonipat's New Grain Market in Haryana recorded arrivals of 258 tonnes.

The latest figures reveal considerable differences in Basmati paddy prices across markets, with the variety and quality of the crop playing an important role in determining selling rates. Here is a detailed look at the latest Basmati paddy prices, market arrivals, and variety-wise rates reported on October 26.

Basmati Paddy Mandi Prices Today in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana (October 26, 2026):

The table below shows market-wise arrivals, Basmati paddy varieties, and minimum and maximum prices.

Arrival and Price Comparison:

Safidon Records the Highest Basmati Paddy Price at ₹5,500 per Quintal:

1. Among the markets covered in the October 26 report, Safidon Market in Haryana recorded the highest maximum price of ₹5,500 per quintal for the Basmati 1121 variety.

2. The minimum price at Safidon stood at ₹4,450 per quintal, creating a difference of ₹1,050 per quintal between the lowest and highest recorded rates.
3. Sonipat's New Grain Market followed closely, where Basmati 1121 reached ₹5,421 per quintal. At Rewari Market, the Basmati 1509 variety recorded a maximum price of ₹5,200, while Ballabhgarh Market reported a maximum of ₹5,151 per quintal for the 1121 variety.
4. In Rajasthan, Hanumangarh Market recorded a maximum price of ₹4,305 per quintal for Basmati 1121. Sawai Madhopur reported a maximum of ₹4,040, while Dablirathan Market recorded ₹3,470 per quintal.
5. Prices were comparatively lower in the listed Uttar Pradesh markets. At Babrala Market, Basmati 1509 traded between ₹3,180 and ₹3,200 per quintal. Meanwhile, Bahjoi Market reported Basmati paddy prices ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 per quintal.

Bahjoi Market in UP Records the Highest Basmati Paddy Arrivals:

1. Bahjoi Market in Uttar Pradesh led the arrival figures with 4,141.70 tonnes of Basmati paddy, making it the market with the largest reported arrivals in the list. Despite receiving such a large quantity, its maximum price remained at ₹3,000 per quintal.
2. Babrala Market ranked second, receiving 2,493 tonnes of Basmati 1509 paddy. The maximum price there reached ₹3,200 per quintal.
3. Among the other markets, Sonipat's New Grain Market recorded arrivals of 258 tonnes, followed by Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan with 230 tonnes and Safidon in Haryana with 200.90 tonnes.
4. The figures show that higher arrivals do not necessarily mean higher selling prices. While Bahjoi received the most paddy, Safidon offered the highest maximum price among the listed markets.

Basmati 1121 vs 1509: How Much Did Prices Differ?

The latest mandi data also shows notable differences between the two major Basmati paddy varieties, 1121 and 1509.

Basmati 1121 Prices:

1. Haryana's markets reported some of the highest maximum prices for the Basmati 1121 variety.
2. At Safidon, the maximum price reached ₹5,500 per quintal, followed by Sonipat's New Grain Market at ₹5,421 and Ballabhgarh at ₹5,151.
3. Tohana recorded a maximum price of ₹4,600, while Uchana reported ₹4,528 per quintal.
4. In Rajasthan, Hanumangarh Market recorded a maximum price of ₹4,305 per quintal for the same variety.

Basmati 1509 Prices:

1. For the Basmati 1509 variety, Rewari Market in Haryana recorded the highest maximum price among the listed markets at ₹5,200 per quintal.
2. Ambala City reported a maximum of ₹4,300, while Rohtak (Kalanaur) recorded ₹4,001 per quintal.
3. In Uttar Pradesh, Babrala Market reported a maximum price of ₹3,200 per quintal for Basmati 1509.
4. These figures indicate that even the same Basmati paddy variety can fetch significantly different prices depending on the market. Farmers should therefore compare rates specifically for the variety they intend to sell rather than relying only on general Basmati paddy prices.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Farmers planning to sell Basmati 1121 or Basmati 1509 paddy should check the latest variety-wise mandi prices before choosing a market.
2. On October 26, several markets in Haryana reported maximum Basmati paddy prices above ₹5,000 per quintal, while the highest maximum price among the listed Uttar Pradesh markets was ₹3,200 per quintal.
3. However, the highest quoted mandi price does not guarantee that every farmer will receive the same rate. The actual selling price may vary depending on grain moisture, quality, variety, local demand, and bidding conditions.
4. Farmers should also consider transportation costs and the distance to alternative markets before deciding where to sell. Comparing nearby mandis and checking the rates for the specific paddy variety can help farmers make a more informed selling decision.

(FAQs):

1. What was the highest Basmati paddy mandi price on October 26, 2026?

Safidon Market in Haryana recorded the highest reported maximum price at ₹5,500 per quintal for Basmati 1121.

2. What was the Basmati paddy price in Uttar Pradesh?

Babrala reported Basmati 1509 at ₹3,180–₹3,200 per quintal, while Bahjoi recorded Basmati paddy at ₹2,500–₹3,000 per quintal.

3. Which mandi recorded the highest Basmati paddy arrivals?

Bahjoi Market in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest reported arrivals at 4,141.70 tonnes.

4. What was the Basmati 1121 price in Haryana?

The maximum reported prices included ₹5,500 per quintal at Safidon, ₹5,421 at Sonipat, and ₹5,151 at Ballabhgarh.

5. What was the Basmati 1509 price in Haryana?

Rewari recorded a maximum price of ₹5,200 per quintal, followed by Ambala City at ₹4,300 and Rohtak (Kalanaur) at ₹4,001.