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 ₹3,932 per quintal (₹39.32/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 ₹2,800 per quintal in Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) 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 Samsi Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 49 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 ₹3,932, 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	₹2,800	₹3,800	₹3,175
Paschim Medinipur	1	₹3,180	₹3,250	₹3,200
Birbhum	4	₹3,050	₹3,400	₹3,259
Purba Bardhaman	5	₹3,040	₹3,950	₹3,456
Murshidabad	6	₹3,350	₹4,100	₹3,625
Puruliya	2	₹3,500	₹4,200	₹3,962
Purba Medinipur	3	₹3,550	₹4,600	₹4,000
Cooch Behar	6	₹3,900	₹4,100	₹4,000
Bankura	4	₹3,200	₹4,800	₹4,009
South 24 Parganas	2	₹3,200	₹4,900	₹4,018
Hooghly	3	₹3,260	₹4,980	₹4,082
Uttar Dinajpur	1	₹4,500	₹4,700	₹4,600
Nadia	5	₹3,300	₹5,100	₹4,607
Paschim Bardhaman	2	₹4,665	₹4,850	₹4,782
Malda	2	₹4,150	₹5,400	₹4,866
Darjeeling	1	₹4,700	₹5,000	₹4,890

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceFine(Basmati)	Siliguri	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹4800	₹5000	₹4900	2026-04-21
RiceFine	Pandua	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹4400	₹4675	₹4550	2026-04-21
RiceFine	Kalipur	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹4960	₹4980	₹4960	2026-04-21
RiceCommon	Kalipur	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹3260	₹3300	₹3280	2026-04-21
RiceOther	Ramkrishanpur(Howrah)	Howrah, West Bengal	₹3200	₹3800	₹3500	2026-04-21
RiceSona Mansoori Non Basmati	Ramkrishanpur(Howrah)	Howrah, West Bengal	₹2800	₹2900	₹2850	2026-04-21
RiceOther	Uluberia	Howrah, West Bengal	₹3200	₹3800	₹3500	2026-04-21
RiceSona Mansoori Non Basmati	Uluberia	Howrah, West Bengal	₹2800	₹2900	₹2850	2026-04-21
RiceFine	Samsi	Malda, West Bengal	₹5200	₹5400	₹5300	2026-04-21
RiceCommon	Gajol	Malda, West Bengal	₹4200	₹4400	₹4300	2026-04-21
RiceCommon	Jangipur	Murshidabad, West Bengal	₹3950	₹4100	₹4000	2026-04-21
RiceOther	Lalbagh	Murshidabad, West Bengal	₹3350	₹3500	₹3400	2026-04-21
RiceCommon	Nadia	Nadia, West Bengal	₹3500	₹3700	₹3600	2026-04-21
RiceFine	Nadia	Nadia, West Bengal	₹4900	₹5100	₹5000	2026-04-21
RiceOther	Ranaghat	Nadia, West Bengal	₹4900	₹5100	₹5000	2026-04-21
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