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Agriculture
Amritsar Grain Market Sees Bumper Rice Arrival, Basmati Prices Hit ₹4200
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM
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A surge in rice supply at Amritsar’s Bhagat Nwala grain market pushed Basmati prices to ₹4,200 per 50 kg.
The Bhagat Nwala grain market in Amritsar recorded an unprecedented influx of rice this week, according to market officials. The surge in supply has driven the price of 1509‑kg Basmati to ₹4,200, a significant rise from earlier levels. Traders attribute the increase to a combination of higher harvest yields and lower demand in nearby districts. Market authorities are monitoring the situation closely to ensure price stability. The rise is expected to impact both local consumers and export markets.
The price hike comes as the region prepares for the upcoming monsoon season, which could further influence grain availability. Farmers in the area are optimistic about the higher prices, while buyers are cautious about potential price corrections. Market officials have urged stakeholders to maintain transparent pricing practices.
Amritsar’s grain market remains a critical hub for Punjab’s agricultural trade, and the recent price movement underscores the volatility in the rice sector.
The price hike comes as the region prepares for the upcoming monsoon season, which could further influence grain availability. Farmers in the area are optimistic about the higher prices, while buyers are cautious about potential price corrections. Market officials have urged stakeholders to maintain transparent pricing practices.
Amritsar’s grain market remains a critical hub for Punjab’s agricultural trade, and the recent price movement underscores the volatility in the rice sector.