WARANGAL: Unprecedented demand from private traders for fine-quality paddy has pushed prices to a record Rs 5,000 per quintal in the erstwhile Warangal district, up from Rs 4,000 for. Telangana paddy prices hit a record Rs 5,016 per quintal for Jai Sriram at Kesamudram market, as strong demand lifts fine paddy rates and rice prices.