Paddy prices today (Sept 19, 2026): mp hits ₹4,100, delhi records heavy arriva

Farmers planning to sell paddy should check the latest mandi prices for September 19, 2026 before taking their crop to the market. Paddy prices showed a significant variation across mandis in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan and Bihar today.

Obedullaganj market in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest maximum price at ₹4,100 per quintal. Delhi’s Narela market and Punjab’s Samana market followed, with paddy prices reaching ₹4,000 per quintal. The MSP for paddy is ₹2,441 per quintal, which farmers can use as a reference while comparing mandi rates.

Terms of arrivals, Narela market in Delhi recorded the highest arrival at 953.3 tonnes. Samana in Punjab followed with 420 tonnes, while Hanumangarh in Rajasthan recorded 244 tonnes and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh received 172.89 tonnes.

Paddy Prices Today in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Bihar (Sept 19, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. According to the September 19 data, Obedullaganj market recorded the highest maximum paddy price of ₹4,100 per quintal. The minimum price there was also relatively high at ₹4,050 per quintal.
2. Narela in Delhi and Samana in Punjab both recorded a maximum price of ₹4,000 per quintal. At Samana, 420 tonnes of Basmati 1509 arrived, with prices ranging from ₹2,441 to ₹4,000 per quintal. Narela recorded 953.3 tonnes of paddy arrivals, with a maximum price of ₹4,000.
3. Rajasthan’s Etawah market recorded a maximum price of ₹3,501 per quintal, while Chabbal in Punjab recorded ₹3,841 for Basmati. Raisen in Madhya Pradesh reported a maximum Basmati price of ₹3,505 per quintal.

Where Were the Highest Paddy Arrivals Recorded?

1. Narela market in Delhi recorded the highest paddy arrival at 953.3 tonnes. Punjab’s Samana market followed with 420 tonnes, while Hanumangarh in Rajasthan recorded 244 tonnes.
2. Among Madhya Pradesh markets, Chhindwara recorded 172.89 tonnes, followed by Hanumangarh Town in Rajasthan with 118.5 tonnes.
3. On the lower side, Raisen recorded only 0.1 tonnes, while Najafgarh in Delhi and Etawah in Rajasthan each recorded 0.4 tonnes. This shows a substantial difference in arrival volumes across the markets covered.

Paddy Prices Compared with MSP:

1. The MSP for paddy is ₹2,441 per quintal. According to the given data, several markets recorded maximum prices well above this benchmark.
2. Obedullaganj recorded a maximum of ₹4,100, Narela ₹4,000, Samana ₹4,000 and Chabbal ₹3,841 per quintal. Raisen’s Basmati price also reached ₹3,505 per quintal.
3. At the same time, some markets recorded minimum prices below the MSP. Najafgarh reported a minimum of ₹1,450, Katni ₹1,500 and Balaghat ₹1,800 per quintal.
4. At Samana, the minimum price for Basmati 1509 was ₹2,441 per quintal, which is equal to the given paddy MSP.

Important Points for Farmers:

1. Before selling paddy, farmers should check the today mandi price in nearby markets and compare rates for their particular variety. The September 19 data shows considerable differences in prices between markets.
2. Farmers should not choose a mandi solely on the basis of its highest reported price. The paddy variety, quality, prevailing minimum and maximum rates, arrival volume and transportation cost should also be considered before taking the final selling decision.
3. Markets showing a very high maximum price should also be viewed along with their arrival figures, as the recorded arrival volume can vary significantly from one mandi to another.

FAQs:

1. What are the paddy prices today?
On September 19, 2026, paddy prices varied significantly across different markets. Obedullaganj in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest maximum price at ₹4,100 per quintal.

2. Where was paddy sold at the highest price today?
Obedullaganj market in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest maximum paddy price at ₹4,100 per quintal, followed by Narela in Delhi and Samana in Punjab at ₹4,000 per quintal.

3. Which market recorded the highest paddy arrivals?
Narela market in Delhi recorded the highest paddy arrivals at 953.3 tonnes, followed by Samana in Punjab with 420 tonnes.

4. What is the MSP of paddy in 2026?
The paddy MSP mentioned in the given data is ₹2,441 per quintal. Farmers can use this figure as a reference while comparing mandi rates.

5. Why should farmers check paddy prices before selling?
Paddy prices can vary considerably between markets depending on variety, quality, arrivals and local demand. Checking the latest paddy prices today on platforms such as Khetivyapar can help farmers compare available rates before taking their crop to the market.