Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in Maharashtra is currently ₹4,631 per quintal (₹46.31/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 ₹1,900 per quintal in Mangaon 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 ₹11,200 per quintal in Pune Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 17 Mandis in Maharashtra 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 in Maharashtra, 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 ₹4,631, 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 districts in Maharashtra have the best Rice rates?

Accepted Answer

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

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Raigad	4	₹1,900	₹5,800	₹3,264
Solapur	1	₹3,400	₹6,500	₹3,791
Bhandara	2	₹2,680	₹4,850	₹3,825
Thane	4	₹2,980	₹9,000	₹4,915
Nagpur	2	₹3,300	₹7,000	₹4,967
Sangli	1	₹3,500	₹8,000	₹5,918
Kolhapur	1	₹2,400	₹9,800	₹5,973
Pune	1	₹3,800	₹11,200	₹6,875
Mumbai	1	₹3,000	₹10,200	₹7,667

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceOther	Pune	Pune, Maharashtra	₹4200	₹7300	₹5750	2026-03-21
RiceOther	Mangaon	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹1900	₹4800	₹3800	2026-03-21
Rice1009 Kar	Palghar	Thane, Maharashtra	₹4725	₹4725	₹4725	2026-03-21
Rice1009 Kar	Bhandara	Bhandara, Maharashtra	₹4600	₹4600	₹4600	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Bhandara	Bhandara, Maharashtra	₹3000	₹3100	₹3080	2026-03-20
Rice1009 Kar	Kolhapur(Laxmipuri)	Kolhapur, Maharashtra	₹2400	₹8900	₹5650	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Mumbai	Mumbai, Maharashtra	₹6000	₹10200	₹9250	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Nagpur	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹6200	₹6500	₹6425	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Alibagh	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Murud	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Sangli	Sangli, Maharashtra	₹3800	₹7500	₹5650	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Solapur	Solapur, Maharashtra	₹3400	₹6500	₹3640	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Kalyan	Thane, Maharashtra	₹3600	₹8800	₹6200	2026-03-20
Rice1009 Kar	Vasai	Thane, Maharashtra	₹3250	₹4960	₹4260	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Pune	Pune, Maharashtra	₹4200	₹7200	₹5700	2026-03-20
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