Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in West-bengal?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in West-bengal is currently ₹3,926 per quintal (₹39.26/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 ₹3,000 per quintal in Bankura Sadar 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 ₹5,400 per quintal in Kaliaganj Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 51 Mandis in West-bengal 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 West-bengal, 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 ₹3,926, 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 West-bengal 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
Paschim Medinipur	1	₹3,200	₹3,250	₹3,229
Howrah	2	₹3,100	₹3,700	₹3,350
Purba Bardhaman	5	₹3,020	₹3,900	₹3,415
Birbhum	4	₹3,250	₹3,600	₹3,453
Puruliya	3	₹3,400	₹3,750	₹3,578
Murshidabad	6	₹3,400	₹4,600	₹3,675
Hooghly	3	₹3,040	₹4,750	₹3,829
South 24 Parganas	2	₹3,000	₹4,800	₹3,916
Cooch Behar	6	₹3,900	₹4,100	₹4,000
Bankura	4	₹3,000	₹4,900	₹4,051
Purba Medinipur	3	₹3,400	₹4,900	₹4,056
Nadia	5	₹3,300	₹5,200	₹4,644
Paschim Bardhaman	2	₹4,675	₹4,865	₹4,761
Malda	2	₹4,150	₹5,400	₹4,907
Uttar Dinajpur	2	₹4,800	₹5,400	₹5,171
Darjeeling	1	₹5,000	₹5,300	₹5,190

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceFine(Basmati)	Siliguri	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹5100	₹5300	₹5200	2026-07-19
RiceCommon	Memari	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3250	₹3400	₹3300	2026-07-19
RiceCommon	Dinhata	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-07-18
RiceFine	Asansol	Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹4685	₹4850	₹4750	2026-07-18
RiceFine	Kaliaganj	Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal	₹5200	₹5400	₹5300	2026-07-18
RiceFine	Durgapur	Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹4685	₹4850	₹4750	2026-07-18
RiceCommon	Mekhliganj	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-07-18
RiceCommon	Katwa	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3020	₹3040	₹3030	2026-07-18
RiceFine(Basmati)	Siliguri	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹5100	₹5300	₹5200	2026-07-18
RiceCommon	Memari	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3250	₹3350	₹3300	2026-07-18
RiceFine	Burdwan	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3550	₹3700	₹3600	2026-07-18
RiceCommon	Toofanganj	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-07-18
RiceCommon	Burdwan	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3250	₹3400	₹3300	2026-07-18
RiceFine	Memari	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3550	₹3700	₹3600	2026-07-18
RiceCommon	Mathabhanga	Cooch Behar, West Bengal	₹3900	₹4100	₹4000	2026-07-18
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