Ludhiana Monsoon: What It Means for Textile and Manufacturing
Everything live for Ludhiana, in one place.
As of 19 October 2026, Ludhiana is at 21°C and smoky haze, with a 1% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹105.60/L and diesel ₹95.48/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Ludhiana: 60/100 (Fair)
Rank #114 of 271 tracked cities · down 20 pts vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Ludhiana's AQI of 324 took off 40 points; fuel here is at or below the national average and took off 0 more - leaving 60/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 19 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Ludhiana Today: 324 (Very Poor)
Down 95 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Ludhiana's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 19 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~28 min
Live Weather in Ludhiana Today: 21°C, Smoky haze
49% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 19 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~12 min
Ludhiana Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹105.60 and ₹95.48
Petrol up ₹0.04 yesterday
Ludhiana Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:18 AM · Sunset 5:43 PM · Rahu Kalam 7:44 AM-9:09 AM
Ludhiana Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 24 Oct
Banks in Punjab are open today.
Next closure: 4th Saturday, 24 Oct (in 5 days)Weather Alerts for Ludhiana Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Punjab right now.
Compare Ludhiana with Nearby Cities
vs Malerkotla, Bathinda and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Ludhiana | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana YOU ARE HERE | — | 324 | — | 21°C | 1% |
| Malerkotla 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 36 km | — | — | 20°C | 1% |
| Bathinda 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 36 km | 306 | ✓ 6% better | 20°C | 1% |
| Fatehgarh Sahib 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 43 km | — | — | 21°C | 1% |
| Jalandhar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 54 km | 475 | ✗ 47% worse | 21°C | 1% |
| Barnala 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 64 km | — | — | 21°C | 1% |
| Rupnagar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 66 km | 481 | ✗ 48% worse | 20°C | 1% |
Live Ludhiana Mandi Prices Today
Jalandhar Cantt. APMC1 item
- Paddy(Common)₹2,461/q
Jalandhar Cantt (Jamshedpur Dana Mandi) APMC1 item
- Paddy(Common)₹2,461/q
Ludhiana PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
384 post offices across 71 PIN codes in Ludhiana, Punjab.
Showing 301–330 of 384 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Payal SO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141416 | PO | Delivery |
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Phalewal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141202 | BO | Delivery |
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Pherurain BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142032 | BO | Delivery |
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Pohiar BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141204 | BO | Delivery |
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Pt Colony SO Ludhiana Ludhiana City Division · Punjab Circle |
141001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Punjgarain BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141115 | BO | Delivery |
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Purain BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141110 | BO | Delivery |
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Rachhine BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141205 | BO | Delivery |
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Raekot SO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141109 | PO | Delivery |
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Rahawan SO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141417 | PO | Delivery |
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Rajewal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141114 | BO | Delivery |
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Rajewal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141414 | BO | Delivery |
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Rajgarh BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141108 | BO | Delivery |
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Rajgarh BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141421 | BO | Delivery |
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Rajguru Nagar SO Ludhiana City Division · Punjab Circle |
141012 | PO | Delivery |
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Rajoana Kalan BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141107 | BO | Delivery |
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Ramgarh Bhullar BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142033 | BO | Delivery |
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Ramgarh Sardaran BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141119 | BO | Delivery |
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Ramgarh SO Ludhiana Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141123 | PO | Delivery |
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Rampur SO Ludhiana Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141418 | PO | Delivery |
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Rangowal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141205 | BO | Delivery |
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Raowal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142033 | BO | Delivery |
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Raqba BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141422 | BO | Delivery |
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Rasulpur BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142035 | BO | Delivery |
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Rattangarh BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141127 | BO | Delivery |
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Rattowal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141105 | BO | Delivery |
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Rauni BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141415 | BO | Delivery |
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Rohno Kalan BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141414 | BO | Delivery |
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Roomi BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142030 | BO | Delivery |
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Rupalon BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141421 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Ludhiana's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Ludhiana is CO. Ludhiana's current AQI of 324 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Ludhiana's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Ludhiana is at Very Poor today (AQI 324). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Ludhiana?
Petrol is ₹105.60/L, diesel ₹95.48/L, for Ludhiana. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Ludhiana's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Ludhiana's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Ludhiana today?
Yes - banks in Punjab are open today. Next closure: 4th Saturday, 24 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Ludhiana today?
Rahu Kalam in Ludhiana today runs from 7:44 AM to 9:09 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Ludhiana's Weather and AQI?
Ludhiana is Punjab's largest city and its industrial engine, nationally known as the country's hosiery and knitwear manufacturing hub, and home to major bicycle and machine-tool manufacturers including Hero Cycles. Textile and metal-goods production here run on tight logistics schedules that monsoon disruption and extreme heat both affect.
Textile and Manufacturing Impact
Knitwear and hosiery units depend on humidity-controlled dyeing and finishing processes similar to other Indian textile hubs, while the city's bicycle and machine-tool factories run large outdoor shipping operations sensitive to heavy rain. Track Ludhiana weather for logistics planning around the monsoon.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Mar: Cool Season - Ludhiana's most comfortable stretch; winter fog can affect early logistics.
Apr-Jun: Hot, Dry Summer - Highs regularly exceed 40°C.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon - Check Ludhiana AQI, which rises sharply during the post-harvest stubble-burning season.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Punjab weather and AQI for how Ludhiana compares with other cities in the state.