Ludhiana Monsoon: What It Means for Textile and Manufacturing
Everything live for Ludhiana, in one place.
As of 18 October 2026, Ludhiana is at 21°C and smoky haze, with a 0% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹105.60/L and diesel ₹95.48/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Ludhiana: 60/100 (Fair)
Rank #121 of 273 tracked cities · down 10 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 329 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 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Ludhiana Today: 463 (Severe)
Up 44 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 18 Oct, 10:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~292 min
Live Weather in Ludhiana Today: 21°C, Smoky haze
57% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~6 min
Ludhiana Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹105.60 and ₹95.48
Petrol up ₹0.04 yesterday
Ludhiana Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:17 AM · Sunset 5:44 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:19 PM-5:45 PM
Ludhiana Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Punjab are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Ludhiana Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Punjab right now.
Compare Ludhiana with Nearby Cities
vs Bathinda, Fatehgarh Sahib and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Ludhiana | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana YOU ARE HERE | — | 463 | — | 21°C | 0% |
| Bathinda 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 36 km | 286 | ✓ 38% better | 20°C | 0% |
| Fatehgarh Sahib 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 43 km | — | — | 21°C | 0% |
| Malerkotla 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 54 km | — | — | 21°C | 0% |
| Jalandhar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 54 km | 475 | ✗ 3% worse | 21°C | 0% |
| Barnala 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 64 km | — | — | 21°C | 0% |
| Rupnagar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 66 km | 469 | ≈ same | 20°C | 0% |
Live Ludhiana Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Ludhiana has reported recently. See Punjab mandi prices → More on Punjab →
Ludhiana PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
384 post offices across 71 PIN codes in Ludhiana, Punjab.
Showing 211–240 of 384 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lakha BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142031 | BO | Delivery |
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Lalori Kalan BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141417 | BO | Delivery |
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Lalton Kalan SO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142022 | PO | Delivery |
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Lalton Khurd BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142022 | BO | Delivery |
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Lamme BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142034 | BO | Delivery |
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Lapran BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141421 | BO | Delivery |
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Latala SO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141205 | PO | Delivery |
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Leel BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141108 | BO | Delivery |
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Leelan BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142033 | BO | Delivery |
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Lehal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141117 | BO | Delivery |
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Lehra BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141118 | BO | Delivery |
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Libra BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141412 | BO | Delivery |
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Litter BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141107 | BO | Delivery |
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Lodhiwal BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142033 | BO | Delivery |
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Lodhowal BO Ludhiana City Division · Punjab Circle |
141008 | BO | Delivery |
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Lohat baddi BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141109 | BO | Delivery |
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Lohgarh BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141203 | BO | Delivery |
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Lohora SO Ludhiana City Division · Punjab Circle |
141016 | PO | Delivery |
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Lubangarh BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141115 | BO | Delivery |
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Ludhiana HO Ludhiana City Division · Punjab Circle |
141001 | HO | Delivery |
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Ludhiana Kty SO Ludhiana City Division · Punjab Circle |
141001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Machhiwara SO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141115 | PO | Delivery |
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Madarpura BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142033 | BO | Delivery |
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Madhopuri SO Ludhiana City Division · Punjab Circle |
141008 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Madpur BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141114 | BO | Delivery |
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Maherna Kalan BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141205 | BO | Delivery |
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Majri BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142025 | BO | Delivery |
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Maksudran BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141416 | BO | Delivery |
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Mal Majra BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
141114 | BO | Delivery |
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Malak BO Ludhiana Moffusil Division · Punjab Circle |
142024 | 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 463 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Ludhiana's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Ludhiana is at Severe today (AQI 463). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
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?
No - banks in Punjab are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Ludhiana today?
Rahu Kalam in Ludhiana today runs from 4:19 PM to 5:45 PM. 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.