Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in Maharashtra is currently ₹4,474 per quintal (₹44.74/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 ₹12,500 per quintal in Pune Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 19 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 ₹4,474, 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
Nashik	1	₹2,055	₹2,200	₹2,100
Dhule	1	₹2,261	₹2,261	₹2,261
Chandrapur	1	₹2,200	₹2,400	₹2,300
Raigad	4	₹1,900	₹6,000	₹3,373
Solapur	1	₹3,645	₹6,910	₹3,903
Nagpur	2	₹3,000	₹6,800	₹4,235
Bhandara	1	₹3,000	₹4,900	₹4,247
Thane	4	₹2,500	₹8,200	₹4,488
Sangli	1	₹3,500	₹8,000	₹5,734
Mumbai	1	₹3,000	₹10,200	₹7,350
Pune	1	₹3,200	₹12,500	₹7,352

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceOther	Alibagh	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-25
RiceOther	Murud	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-25
RiceOther	Karjat(Raigad)	Raigad, Maharashtra	₹4100	₹5700	₹5000	2026-01-25
Rice1009 Kar	Palghar	Thane, Maharashtra	₹4600	₹4600	₹4600	2026-01-25
Rice1009 Kar	Bhandara	Bhandara, Maharashtra	₹4500	₹4500	₹4500	2026-01-24
RiceOther	Bhandara	Bhandara, Maharashtra	₹3700	₹3800	₹3740	2026-01-24
RiceOther	Nagpur	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹3500	₹3800	₹3725	2026-01-24
RiceOther	Umared	Nagpur, Maharashtra	₹3500	₹5000	₹4450	2026-01-24
RiceOther	Pune	Pune, Maharashtra	₹7000	₹12000	₹9500	2026-01-24
RiceOther	Solapur	Solapur, Maharashtra	₹3645	₹6650	₹3935	2026-01-24

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