New Delhi. Arrivals of Kharif paddy and Basmati are rapidly increasing in important markets of major producing states, while prices are fluctuating by ₹100-200 per quintal based on demand from millers, processors, traders, and exporters.

During the week from October 25th to 31st, paddy arrivals averaged 50,000-55,000 bags daily at Delhi's Narela Mandi, 15,000 bags at Najafgarh, 4,000-5,000 bags at Bhatpara Mandi in Chhattisgarh, 2,000-3,000 bags at Rajim, 1,000-2,000 bags at Amritsar in Punjab, 80,000-90,000 bags at Tarn Taran, 20,000-25,000 bags at Etah in Uttar Pradesh, 40,000-50,000 bags at Jahangirabad, 1,000-1,250,000 bags at Shahjahanpur, 50,000-60,000 bags at Aligarh, and 25,000 bags at Khair. Similarly, paddy is being supplied in the markets of Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Paddy prices have fluctuated at some places, while others have softened, depending on demand and demand.

As for rice, trading has been normal, maintaining a relatively stable price. In Bhatpara, the price of Shri Ram Bhog rice improved by Rs 100 to Rs 6100/6200 per quintal, but in Amritsar, the price of 1121 Sela fell by Rs 350 to Rs 8300/8400 per quintal.

Rice prices of almost all varieties and grades remained stable at previous levels amid limited trading in Uttarakhand's Nagar Mandi. The same situation was seen in Rajim Mandi. However, due to slightly better trading in Bundi Mandi, Rajasthan, the price of 1509 rice increased by Rs 150 to Rs 5550/5600 per quintal. Rice prices remained largely stable in Haryana's benchmark Karnal Mandi.

In Delhi's Naya Bazar, 1121 Steam and 1509 Sela rice saw some moderate trading, pushing their prices up by ₹100 each to ₹8,000/₹8,500 and ₹5,400/₹5,600 per quintal, respectively.

Indian Basmati rice remains in strong demand abroad, but currently, due to the relatively smooth supply and availability of rice and paddy in the domestic market, prices are not experiencing significant fluctuations. The severe floods in Punjab have caused some damage to the Basmati rice crop, but it is receiving ample supply in the markets.