Farmers, if you are planning to sell your rice crop or looking for the best mandi, today’s market update is very important for you. On 17 March 2026, rice prices showed mixed trends across major markets in India. While Maharashtra markets witnessed a sharp rise, mandis in Uttar Pradesh showed a slight decline due to higher arrivals.
The biggest highlight of today’s report is from Kalyan APMC (Maharashtra), where the maximum rice price reached ₹8,800 per quintal. However, the arrival here was just 0.3 tonnes, indicating that low supply pushed prices sharply higher.
On the other hand, in Uttar Pradesh mandis like Sikandrarao, Kishunpur, and Banthra, prices remained in the lower range due to higher arrivals, signaling a weak trend.
If you want to know which mandi is offering the best price and where to sell for maximum profit, check the detailed state-wise report below.
| State / Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
| Maharashtra | ||||
| Alibag APMC | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Kalyan APMC | 0.3 | Other | 3,600 | 8,800 |
| Murud APMC | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Palghar APMC | 11.5 | 1009 Kar | 4,601 | 4,601 |
| Tumsar APMC | 1.8 | Other | 4,100 | 4,200 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ||||
| Banda APMC | 25.2 | Common | 3,020 | 3,200 |
| Banthra APMC | 93.9 | Other | 2,648 | 2,668 |
| Kishunpur APMC | 12 | Common | 2,390 | 2,410 |
| Pukhrayan APMC | 40 | Common | 3,330 | 3,350 |
| Rura APMC | 75 | Other | 2,550 | 2,650 |
| Sikandrarao APMC | 15 | Other | 2,140 | 2,205 |
| Tulsipur APMC | 4 | III | 2,820 | 2,880 |
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