What is the current average price of Rice in Karnataka?

The average wholesale price of Rice in Karnataka is currently ₹3,429 per quintal (₹34.29/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Rice available?

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Rice is ₹1,000 per quintal in Bangarpet Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Where is the most expensive Rice being sold?

The highest market rate for Rice is recorded at ₹17,513 per quintal in Mysore (Bandipalya) Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

We have received active price updates from 47 Mandis in Karnataka today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Rice prices?

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

Is it a good time to buy Rice?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,429, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which districts in Karnataka have the best Rice rates?

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

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Rice Mandi Prices Today in Karnataka

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

Commodity

State

District

Market

State Market Insights

Updated: 23 January 2026

In Karnataka, the average wholesale price for Rice is currently ₹3,429/quintal.

District-wise analysis shows that Belgaum offers the most competitive rates (Avg: ₹2,225), whereas Bangalore has higher average prices around ₹6,917.

Trading is active across 47 Mandis in the state, with prices ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹17,513.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹39 - ₹43/ kg

Estimated for Karnataka based on state-wide wholesale averages.

State Wholesale Rate:₹34.29 / kg

Rice Prices in Karnataka Districts

Compare Rice rates across districts of Karnataka.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Belgaum	2	₹1,800	₹2,450	₹2,225
Mysore	2	₹2,200	₹2,500	₹2,367
Shimoga	1	₹1,500	₹6,000	₹2,437
Chikmagalur	2	₹1,700	₹2,800	₹2,450
Koppal	1	₹1,850	₹4,200	₹2,562
Uttara Kannada	3	₹1,900	₹3,850	₹2,585
Kolar	3	₹1,000	₹6,000	₹2,668
Hassan	2	₹2,200	₹8,033	₹2,806
Mandya	1	₹3,000	₹3,000	₹3,000
Kodagu	1	₹2,700	₹4,600	₹3,080
Davanagere	2	₹2,100	₹7,036	₹3,087
Raichur	1	₹1,780	₹4,400	₹3,163
Bellary	1	₹3,450	₹3,450	₹3,450
Chamrajnagar	1	₹3,906	₹3,906	₹3,906
Gulbarga	1	₹2,100	₹6,600	₹3,949
Tumkur	1	₹3,400	₹6,100	₹4,300
Dakshina Kannada	1	₹4,200	₹5,200	₹4,600
Dharwad	1	₹2,100	₹16,781	₹5,954
Bangalore	2	₹6,000	₹7,868	₹6,917

Rice Prices List in Karnataka

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceOther	Chikkamagalore	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹2800	₹2800	₹2800	2026-01-23
RiceSarbati Raw	Honnali	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹2600	₹2900	₹2743	2026-01-23
RiceMedium	Davangere	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹2370	₹4300	₹3390	2026-01-23
RiceFine	Hubli (Amaragol)	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-01-23
RiceFine	Kalburgi	Gulbarga, Karnataka	₹4400	₹6250	₹5400	2026-01-23
RiceBroken Rice	Kalburgi	Gulbarga, Karnataka	₹2100	₹3200	₹2750	2026-01-23
RiceCoarse	Kalburgi	Gulbarga, Karnataka	₹3150	₹4300	₹3750	2026-01-23
RiceIR 20	Bangarpet	Kolar, Karnataka	₹2500	₹3500	₹3160	2026-01-23
RiceBroken Rice	Bangarpet	Kolar, Karnataka	₹2000	₹3000	₹2675	2026-01-23
RiceMedium	Sindhanur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹3700	₹3700	₹3700	2026-01-23