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 ₹3,975 per quintal (₹39.75/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 ₹5,500 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 ₹3,975, 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
Howrah	2	₹3,100	₹3,700	₹3,388
Paschim Medinipur	1	₹3,400	₹3,500	₹3,450
Purba Bardhaman	5	₹3,030	₹4,000	₹3,482
Puruliya	3	₹3,400	₹3,720	₹3,555
Birbhum	4	₹3,400	₹3,750	₹3,558
Purba Medinipur	3	₹3,200	₹4,600	₹3,775
Murshidabad	6	₹3,350	₹5,250	₹3,864
Hooghly	4	₹3,125	₹4,750	₹3,968
Bankura	4	₹3,000	₹4,900	₹4,019
Cooch Behar	6	₹3,900	₹4,200	₹4,029
South 24 Parganas	2	₹3,200	₹5,400	₹4,301
Nadia	5	₹3,200	₹5,100	₹4,454
Paschim Bardhaman	2	₹4,600	₹4,865	₹4,748
Malda	2	₹4,200	₹5,400	₹4,777
Darjeeling	1	₹5,100	₹5,300	₹5,200
Uttar Dinajpur	1	₹5,200	₹5,500	₹5,380

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceFine	Guskara	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3850	₹3900	₹3900	2026-08-29
RiceCommon	Guskara	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3250	₹3300	₹3300	2026-08-29
RiceFine(Basmati)	Siliguri	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹5100	₹5300	₹5200	2026-08-29
RiceFine	Durgapur	Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹4675	₹4800	₹4750	2026-08-29
RiceCommon	Khatra	Bankura, West Bengal	₹3600	₹3750	₹3700	2026-08-29
RiceCommon	Tamluk (Medinipur E)	Purba Medinipur, West Bengal	₹3200	₹3400	₹3300	2026-08-29
RiceFine	Kalna	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3850	₹3900	₹3900	2026-08-29
RiceFine	Karimpur	Nadia, West Bengal	₹4900	₹5100	₹5000	2026-08-29
RiceFine	Pandua	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹4375	₹4625	₹4450	2026-08-29
RiceOther	Balarampur	Puruliya, West Bengal	₹3500	₹3700	₹3600	2026-08-29
RiceOther	Kalna	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3250	₹3300	₹3250	2026-08-29
RiceFine	Kalipur	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹4600	₹4700	₹4650	2026-08-29
RiceFine	Kolaghat	Purba Medinipur, West Bengal	₹4200	₹4400	₹4300	2026-08-29
RiceFine	Bethuadahari	Nadia, West Bengal	₹4850	₹4950	₹4900	2026-08-29
RiceCommon	Kolaghat	Purba Medinipur, West Bengal	₹3200	₹3400	₹3300	2026-08-29
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