Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in Meghalaya?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in Meghalaya is currently ₹6,199 per quintal (₹61.99/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 ₹1,040 per quintal in Jowai 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 ₹10,000 per quintal in Khliehriat Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 11 Mandis in Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya, 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 ₹6,199, 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 Meghalaya 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
South Garo Hills	1	₹1,200	₹1,400	₹1,250
South West Garo Hills	2	₹1,200	₹2,500	₹1,960
West Garo Hills	1	₹1,900	₹2,100	₹2,000
East Khasi Hills	1	₹3,600	₹3,800	₹3,700
West Jaintia Hills	1	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,500
Ri Bhoi	1	₹5,000	₹8,000	₹6,286
East Jaintia Hills	1	₹4,000	₹10,000	₹7,020
East Garo Hills	1	₹3,000	₹8,000	₹7,167

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceOther	Wahiajer	West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-06-04
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-04-29
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹6000	₹5000	2026-04-21
RiceOther	Wahiajer	West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-04-17
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹6000	₹5000	2026-04-13
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-04-04
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-03-28
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-03-20
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹4000	₹6000	₹5000	2026-03-12
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-03-04
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹5000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-02-24
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-02-16
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-01-31
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-01-23
RiceOther	Khliehriat	East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya	₹6000	₹8000	₹7000	2026-01-07
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