Balapur Ganesh Laddu Sells For Record ₹39 Lakh

The Hindu · india

The iconic 21-kg Balapur Ganesh laddu has fetched a record ₹39 lakh at its annual auction in Telangana's Rangareddy district. Sama Praneeth Reddy, founder of Urban Group Private Limited, placed the winning bid. This year's auction saw nine participants, with the winning bid being ₹4 lakh higher than the ₹35 lakh achieved in 2025. The auction is a highly anticipated event during the Ganesh festival, with the laddu's value steadily increasing since its first auction in 1994 for ₹450.