Basmati Rice Prices Rise Again: 1509 Sathi Jumps ₹250, Latest Rates of 1121, 1718 and 1885

Key Highlights

• 1509 Sathi Creamy Sela jumps ₹250 in Rajasthan.

• 1718 and 1885 varieties record fresh price gains.

• PB1 Golden, Creamy and Raw rise ₹100 in MP.

• Key 1121 and 1718 grades remain largely stable.

• Future prices depend on arrivals, demand and miller buying.

The Basmati rice market has once again shown a bullish trend, with prices of several major varieties increasing across different market lines. The biggest rise has been seen in Rajasthan, where 1509 Creamy Sela Sathi gained ₹250 per quintal. Prices of selected 1718, 1885 and PB1 varieties have also moved higher in Punjab-Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.

However, the increase has not been uniform across all varieties. Several important Basmati grades, especially 1121 and 1718 Steam varieties, remained stable. Some non-Basmati varieties also recorded gains, while a few prices stayed unchanged or declined.

1509 Sathi Creamy Sela Leads the Rise in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan line saw the strongest movement in 1509 Creamy Sela Sathi, making it one of the fastest-rising varieties in the market.

Latest Rajasthan Basmati prices:

• 1509 Creamy Sela Grade A: Stable at ₹8,750 per quintal

• 1509 Creamy Sela Sathi: Up ₹250 to ₹8,100 per quintal

• 1718 Creamy Sela: Up ₹50 to ₹9,450 per quintal

• 1847 Creamy Sela: Stable at ₹8,800 per quintal

In the Rajasthan non-Basmati market, Sugandha Creamy Sela declined by ₹100 and was recorded at ₹7,700 per quintal.

The sharp ₹250 increase in 1509 Sathi Creamy Sela indicates strong buying support for this variety compared with several other grades that remained stable.

1121 and 1718 Prices Mostly Stable in Punjab-Haryana

Several major Basmati varieties in the Punjab-Haryana line remained unchanged.

Latest 1121 Rates

• 1121 Steam Grade A+: ₹9,950 per quintal

• 1121 Steam Grade A: ₹9,900 per quintal

• 1121 Golden Sela Grade A+: ₹10,500 per quintal

• 1121 Golden Sela Grade A: ₹9,950 per quintal

• 1121 Creamy Sela: ₹9,650 per quintal

Latest 1718 Rates

• 1718 Steam Grade A+: ₹9,650 per quintal

• 1718 Steam Grade A: ₹9,600 per quintal

• 1718 Golden Sela Grade A+: ₹9,700 per quintal

• 1718 Golden Sela Grade A: ₹9,650 per quintal

These rates show that the key 1121 and 1718 varieties are currently holding steady despite the positive trend seen in selected Basmati grades.

1509 and 1885 Varieties Gain in Punjab-Haryana

Some varieties recorded fresh gains in the Punjab-Haryana line.

1509 Steam rates were:

• 1509 Steam Grade A+: ₹9,050 per quintal

• 1509 Steam Grade A: ₹9,000 per quintal

Meanwhile, 1509 Golden Sela Grade A+ increased by ₹50. Both 1509 Creamy Sela Grade A+ and Grade A also gained ₹50 each.

The 1885 variety also received good support:

• 1885 Steam Grade A+: ₹9,600 per quintal, up ₹100

• 1885 Steam Grade A: ₹9,550 per quintal, up ₹100

• 1885 Creamy Sela: Stable at ₹9,450 per quintal

The rise in 1885 Steam prices points to improved buying interest in this variety.

Non-Basmati Rice Prices Also Rise in Selected Varieties

The Punjab-Haryana non-Basmati market also witnessed gains in several varieties.

• Taj Steam: Up ₹50 to ₹7,500 per quintal

• Taj Sela: Stable at ₹7,300 per quintal

• PR14 New Sela: Up ₹25 to ₹4,600 per quintal

• RH10 New Steam Grade A+: Up ₹50 to ₹7,150 per quintal

• RH10 New Steam Grade A: Up ₹50 to ₹7,100 per quintal

• RH10 Golden: Up ₹200 to ₹7,200 per quintal

• RH10 New Sela: Up ₹100 to ₹6,900 per quintal

Among these, RH10 Golden registered one of the stronger gains with an increase of ₹200 per quintal.

Madhya Pradesh Market Sees Gains in 1718 and PB1

The Madhya Pradesh line also reported a positive trend in selected Basmati varieties.

• 1509 Creamy Sela Grade A: Stable at ₹8,700 per quintal

• 1718 Creamy Sela: Up ₹50 to ₹9,450 per quintal

• PB1 Golden Sela: Up ₹100 to ₹9,100 per quintal

• PB1 Creamy Sela: Up ₹100 to ₹8,600 per quintal

• PB1 Raw: Up ₹100 to ₹9,400 per quintal

The rise in all three listed PB1 varieties shows improved price support in the Madhya Pradesh market.

Uttar Pradesh Market: 1509 Sathi Moves Higher

In the Uttar Pradesh line, 1509 Steam New Sathi Grade A+ increased by ₹50 and reached ₹7,850 per quintal.

In the state's non-Basmati market, the following varieties remained stable:

• PR-26 Sathi Raw: ₹3,900 per quintal

• Sona Masuri Steam: ₹5,300 per quintal

• Noori Steam: ₹6,200 per quintal

Basmati Market Shows Selective Strength

The latest market trend suggests that buying support is available for selected Basmati varieties, but a broad-based rally across the entire market is yet to emerge. The biggest movement has been recorded in Rajasthan's 1509 Sathi Creamy Sela, while 1885 and several PB1 varieties have also gained.

At the same time, important varieties such as 1121 and 1718 Steam have largely remained stable in the Punjab-Haryana line. This indicates that the current market strength is selective rather than spread across every major variety.

What Will Decide Future Basmati Rice Prices?

The future direction of Basmati rice prices will depend on several important factors, including:

• New crop arrivals in the market

• Domestic demand

• Export demand

• Buying activity by rice millers

• Overall availability of different varieties

Farmers and traders should check the latest rates in their local markets before making purchase or sale decisions, as Basmati and non-Basmati rice prices can change daily depending on market demand and supply conditions.

Overall, the latest trend remains positive for selected varieties, with 1509 Sathi Creamy Sela emerging as the biggest gainer in the Rajasthan line after a ₹250 per quintal jump. Prices of 1718, 1885 and PB1 have also strengthened in selected markets, while many other key varieties continue to trade at stable levels.

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CMV360 Says

Basmati rice prices are showing selective strength, with 1509 Sathi Creamy Sela rising sharply by ₹250 per quintal in Rajasthan. Gains were also seen in 1718, 1885 and PB1 varieties across different markets. However, several major grades, including key 1121 and 1718 varieties, remained stable. Future price movement will depend on fresh crop arrivals, domestic and export demand, and buying activity from rice millers.