Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice across India is currently ₹3,567 per quintal (₹35.67/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Rice available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Rice is ₹1,600 per quintal in Maddur Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Rice being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Rice is recorded at ₹18,000 per quintal in Fancy Bazaar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

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We have received active price updates from 206 Mandis across India today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Rice prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Rice?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,567, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which states are the major producers of Rice?

Accepted Answer

Prices and availability are often driven by major producing states. Check the "State-wise Price Summary" table above to see which states have the highest active market counts, indicating high production or trading volume.

State	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Uttarakhand	2	₹2,200	₹3,660	₹2,640
Uttar Pradesh	96	₹2,000	₹11,688	₹2,921
Karnataka	29	₹1,600	₹6,600	₹3,549
Odisha	3	₹3,400	₹3,700	₹3,625
West Bengal	46	₹2,800	₹7,000	₹3,904
Tripura	12	₹3,200	₹4,900	₹3,931
Maharashtra	10	₹1,900	₹9,300	₹4,379
Kerala	1	₹4,300	₹5,200	₹4,800
Manipur	5	₹5,100	₹5,100	₹5,100
Gujarat	1	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,513
Assam	1	₹3,200	₹18,000	₹7,511

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceSuper Fine	Fancy Bazaar	Kamrup, Assam	₹6300	₹18000	₹12000	2026-05-16
RiceCommon	Fancy Bazaar	Kamrup, Assam	₹3250	₹4000	₹3500	2026-05-16
RiceFine	Fancy Bazaar	Kamrup, Assam	₹3400	₹8100	₹7000	2026-05-16
RiceLashkari	Dahod	Dahod, Gujarat	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-05-16
RiceDappa	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹3800	₹4300	₹4050	2026-05-16
RiceMedium	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹5300	₹6000	₹5650	2026-05-16
RiceFine	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹6000	₹6600	₹6300	2026-05-16
RiceOther	Soundati	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹2450	₹2450	₹2450	2026-05-16
RiceMedium	Davangere	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹2250	₹4420	₹3469	2026-05-16
RiceKachha Basmati	Sakaleshpura	Hassan, Karnataka	₹2510	₹2510	₹2510	2026-05-16
RiceOther	Gangavathi	Koppal, Karnataka	₹2400	₹4000	₹2800	2026-05-16
RiceMedium	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹3100	₹3100	₹3100	2026-05-16
RiceBroken Rice	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹2700	₹2700	₹2700	2026-05-16
RiceMedium	Bhadravathi	Shimoga, Karnataka	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	2026-05-16
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4300	₹5200	₹4800	2026-05-16
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