Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice across India is currently ₹3,727 per quintal (₹37.27/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?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 195 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 ₹3,727, 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
Karnataka	14	₹1,600	₹5,600	₹2,799
Uttarakhand	2	₹1,800	₹3,500	₹2,907
Uttar Pradesh	95	₹2,000	₹15,887	₹3,283
Odisha	3	₹3,400	₹3,700	₹3,600
Tripura	11	₹3,200	₹4,900	₹3,892
West Bengal	50	₹3,000	₹5,400	₹3,956
Maharashtra	11	₹1,900	₹11,000	₹4,793
Manipur	5	₹5,100	₹5,100	₹5,100
Bihar	1	₹5,500	₹5,500	₹5,500
Gujarat	1	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,500
Meghalaya	1	₹6,000	₹8,000	₹7,000
Assam	1	₹3,300	₹18,000	₹7,613

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceMedium	Bahadurganj	Kishanganj, Bihar	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-06-28
RiceBroken Rice	Challakere	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹2300	₹2300	₹2300	2026-06-28
RiceOther	Alibagh	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹4000	₹4500	₹4250	2026-06-28
RiceOther	Murud	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹4000	₹4500	₹4250	2026-06-28
RiceOther	Dasda	North Tripura, Tripura	₹3200	₹3400	₹3300	2026-06-28
RiceMasuri	Kalyanpur	Khowai, Tripura	₹4000	₹4100	₹4050	2026-06-28
RiceFine	Nutanbazar	Gomati, Tripura	₹4350	₹4500	₹4450	2026-06-28
RiceOther	Aligarh	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh	₹5435	₹5435	₹5435	2026-06-28
RiceOther	Achalda	Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh	₹2200	₹2200	₹2200	2026-06-28
RiceCommon	Azamgarh	Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh	₹2400	₹2500	₹2447	2026-06-28
RiceCommon	Bahraich	Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	2026-06-28
RiceCommon	Panchpedwa	Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh	₹2300	₹2400	₹2325	2026-06-28
RiceCommon	Baberu	Banda, Uttar Pradesh	₹2425	₹2425	₹2425	2026-06-28
RiceCommon	Barabanki	Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh	₹2400	₹2450	₹2429	2026-06-28
RiceBroken Rice	Barabanki	Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh	₹2400	₹2400	₹2400	2026-06-28
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