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 ₹3,928 per quintal (₹39.28/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 ₹5,450 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 ₹3,928, 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	₹3,165
Birbhum	4	₹3,000	₹3,550	₹3,396
Purba Bardhaman	5	₹3,200	₹3,800	₹3,490
Murshidabad	6	₹3,400	₹3,925	₹3,595
Paschim Medinipur	1	₹3,600	₹3,750	₹3,709
Puruliya	3	₹3,400	₹4,600	₹3,865
Uttar Dinajpur	1	₹3,800	₹4,000	₹3,900
Bankura	4	₹3,300	₹4,700	₹3,968
Purba Medinipur	3	₹3,400	₹4,800	₹3,998
Cooch Behar	6	₹3,900	₹4,100	₹4,000
Hooghly	4	₹3,180	₹4,950	₹4,117
South 24 Parganas	2	₹3,100	₹5,300	₹4,281
Nadia	5	₹3,300	₹5,200	₹4,589
Darjeeling	1	₹4,600	₹4,900	₹4,710
Malda	2	₹4,200	₹5,450	₹4,967

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceCommon	Bishnupur(Bankura)	Bankura, West Bengal	₹3600	₹3800	₹3700	2026-01-25
RiceFine	Bishnupur(Bankura)	Bankura, West Bengal	₹4500	₹4700	₹4600	2026-01-25
RiceFine(Basmati)	Siliguri	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹4600	₹4800	₹4700	2026-01-25
RiceFine	Samsi	Malda, West Bengal	₹5400	₹5400	₹5400	2026-01-25
RiceOther	Lalbagh	Murshidabad, West Bengal	₹3500	₹3600	₹3550	2026-01-25
RiceCommon	Ghatal	Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal	₹3600	₹3740	₹3710	2026-01-25
RiceOther	Purulia	Puruliya, West Bengal	₹3580	₹3620	₹3600	2026-01-25
RiceCommon	Baruipur(Canning)	South 24 Parganas, West Bengal	₹3100	₹3300	₹3200	2026-01-25
RiceFine	Baruipur(Canning)	South 24 Parganas, West Bengal	₹5000	₹5200	₹5100	2026-01-25
RiceFine	Guskara	Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal	₹3750	₹3780	₹3760	2026-01-25

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