What does modal price mean?

Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).

Where does this data come from?

Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.

What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?

For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.

What date does the headline price refer to?

The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).

How far back does the chart go?

The chart uses all matching records in our database from 04/12/2025 through 05/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.

How does the recent 7-day average compare to the prior week?

For this selection we compare the mean of daily average modal prices over the latest 7 calendar days ending on the headline date with the previous 7-day block. The change is approximately +1.17% (in our database only; not a trading recommendation).

What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?

In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹1,962.50 on 22/01/2026 and the highest was ₹2,900.00 on 08/12/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).

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Paddy (Common) price today in Karnataka — ₹26.20/kg (₹2,620/quintal) — 05/03/2026

State-wide modal mandi rate for Paddy (Common) in Karnataka, in INR per quintal (= 100 kg) and approx. ₹/kg. Reporting date in DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format) is the latest day with arrivals in our database.

At a glance

On 05/03/2026, the average modal price for Paddy (Common) across mandis in Karnataka in our database was ₹2,620/quintal (≈ ₹26.20/kg), with same-day modal prices ranging from ₹2,400/quintal to ₹2,789/quintal (₹24.00/kg–₹27.89/kg). The mean of daily averages over the latest 7 days versus the prior week moved about +1.2%. Our historical series for Paddy (Common) in Karnataka runs from 04/12/2025 to 05/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). 15 districts in Karnataka reported Paddy (Common) in the past year.

7d vs prior week

+1.2%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Karnataka

30d vs prior month

-2.7%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Karnataka

Last ~12 months (daily avg.)

₹1,963/quintal – ₹2,900/quintal

₹19.63/kg–₹29.00/kg · low / high

Daily modal price and same-day spread (Karnataka)

Average modal (line) with min/max modal reported that day across mandis in Karnataka for Paddy (Common). Quintal = 100 kg.

Monthly average modal price · Karnataka

One point per calendar month for Paddy (Common) in Karnataka. Smoothes day-to-day noise.

Districts in Karnataka reporting Paddy (Common)

Districts ordered by reporting activity in the last 365 days, with each district's latest modal price per quintal and per kg. Click a district to drill in.

District-level Paddy (Common) prices in Karnataka
District	Latest date	Modal (₹/q)	≈ ₹/kg	Rows (365d)
Davangere	05/03/2026	2,670	26.70	46
Mandya	04/03/2026	2,000	20.00	39
Raichur	05/03/2026	2,789	27.89	38
Karwar (Uttar Kannad)	05/03/2026	2,400	24.00	30
Shimoga	04/03/2026	1,910	19.10	25
Mysore	19/02/2026	1,900	19.00	23
Chamrajnagar	28/02/2026	2,000	20.00	19
Madikeri (Kodagu)	21/02/2026	2,300	23.00	14
Kolar	23/02/2026	1,858	18.58	12
Dharwad	22/02/2026	1,880	18.80	11
Tumkur	31/01/2026	2,400	24.00	4
Bellary	04/01/2026	2,200	22.00	3
Chikmagalur	22/02/2026	2,400	24.00	2
Hassan	26/01/2026	2,100	21.00	1
Udupi	21/01/2026	2,500	25.00	1

All-India Paddy (Common) rate All mandi prices in Karnataka

Other commodities in Karnataka

Compare other crops and produce reported across mandis in Karnataka in the last year.

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FAQ

What does modal price mean?: Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).
Where does this data come from?: Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.
What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?: For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.
What date does the headline price refer to?: The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).
How far back does the chart go?: The chart uses all matching records in our database from 04/12/2025 through 05/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.
How does the recent 7-day average compare to the prior week?: For this selection we compare the mean of daily average modal prices over the latest 7 calendar days ending on the headline date with the previous 7-day block. The change is approximately +1.17% (in our database only; not a trading recommendation).
What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?: In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹1,962.50 on 22/01/2026 and the highest was ₹2,900.00 on 08/12/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).