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 03/12/2025 through 01/03/2026 (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 +17.67% (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 ₹1,700.00 on 26/12/2025 and the highest was ₹3,490.00 on 19/01/2026 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).

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Paddy (Common) price today in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh — ₹28.80/kg (₹2,880/quintal) — 01/03/2026

Modal mandi price for Paddy (Common) in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 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 01/03/2026, the average modal price for Paddy (Common) across mandis in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh in our database was ₹2,880/quintal (≈ ₹28.80/kg), with same-day modal prices ranging from ₹2,880/quintal to ₹2,880/quintal (₹28.80/kg–₹28.80/kg). The mean of daily averages over the latest 7 days versus the prior week moved about +17.7%. Our historical series for Paddy (Common) in this district runs from 03/12/2025 to 01/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). 20 mandis in Balaghat reported Paddy (Common) in the past year.

7d vs prior week

+17.7%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Balaghat

30d vs prior month

-2.7%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Balaghat

Last ~12 months (daily avg.)

₹1,700/quintal – ₹3,490/quintal

₹17.00/kg–₹34.90/kg · low / high

Daily modal price and same-day spread (Balaghat)

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

Monthly average modal price · Balaghat

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

Mandis in Balaghat reporting Paddy (Common)

APMC markets ordered by reporting activity in the last 365 days, with each mandi's latest min/max/modal in INR per quintal and per kg.

Mandi-level Paddy (Common) prices in Balaghat
Market	Variety	Latest date	Min (₹/q)	Max (₹/q)	Modal (₹/q)	≈ ₹/kg
Varaseoni APMC	Paddy	01/03/2026	1,905	3,300	2,880	28.80
Balaghat APMC	Paddy	24/02/2026	2,300	2,300	2,300	23.00
Balaghat APMC	Common	23/02/2026	2,200	2,200	2,200	22.00
Varaseoni APMC	Paddy	22/02/2026	1,845	1,940	1,940	19.40
Balaghat APMC	Dhan	27/01/2026	1,825	1,825	1,825	18.25
Balaghat APMC	Common	17/02/2026	1,830	1,830	1,830	18.30
Balaghat APMC	Paddy	06/02/2026	1,650	1,650	1,650	16.50
Mohgaon APMC	Common	26/02/2026	2,370	2,371	2,370	23.70
Balaghat APMC	Paddy-Organic	23/12/2025	1,750	1,750	1,750	17.50
Katangi APMC	Common	24/01/2026	1,830	1,840	1,840	18.40
Katangi APMC	Common	09/02/2026	1,879	1,895	1,895	18.95
Lalbarra APMC	Paddy	18/12/2025	1,800	2,000	2,000	20.00
Praswada APMC	Dhan	16/02/2026	2,369	2,369	2,369	23.69
Balaghat APMC	Dhan	16/12/2025	1,700	1,700	1,700	17.00
Lalbarra APMC	Dhan	17/12/2025	2,000	2,000	2,000	20.00
Lalbarra APMC	Common	11/02/2026	2,040	2,100	2,060	20.60
Mohgaon APMC	Paddy	31/12/2025	2,370	2,370	2,370	23.70
Mohgaon APMC	Paddy	22/12/2025	2,370	2,375	2,370	23.70
Mohgaon APMC	Dhan	15/01/2026	2,375	2,375	2,375	23.75
Varaseoni APMC	Paddy fine	11/12/2025	4,500	4,911	4,500	45.00

Paddy (Common) across Madhya Pradesh All-India Paddy (Common) rate All mandi prices in Balaghat

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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 03/12/2025 through 01/03/2026 (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 +17.67% (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 ₹1,700.00 on 26/12/2025 and the highest was ₹3,490.00 on 19/01/2026 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).