Where was rice sold at the highest price today? ₹12,500 in maharashtra, ₹10,502 in uttar pradesh — check the complete report

Farmers planning to sell their rice should check the latest mandi prices for October 6, 2026 before taking their produce to the market. Today, a significant difference was seen in rice mandi prices across mandis in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. In Uttar Pradesh, Firozabad Mandi recorded the highest price of ₹10,502.60 per quintal for Basmati Dawat, while the maximum rice price in Lucknow Mandi reached ₹9,668 per quintal.

In terms of arrivals, Lucknow Mandi received the highest quantity at 335.13 tonnes. It was followed by Basti with 136.6 tonnes and Azamgarh with 130.82 tonnes. In Maharashtra, Ulhasnagar Mandi recorded rice arrivals of 59 tonnes, where the maximum price was ₹5,500 per quintal.

While checking today's mandi prices, farmers should look at both the price and arrival quantity. Rice prices can vary considerably between markets on the same day depending on the variety, quality and local market conditions.

Here is the complete mandi-wise data for rice prices and arrivals on October 6, 2026, covering markets in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Rice Mandi Prices Today in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh (October 06, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. According to the October 6 data, Kalyan Mandi recorded the highest maximum rice price at ₹12,500 per quintal. However, the arrival there was only 0.3 tonnes. Firozabad followed with a maximum price of ₹10,502.60 per quintal for Basmati Dawat, while Lucknow recorded a maximum price of ₹9,668 per quintal.
2. After Kalyan in Maharashtra, Firozabad recorded the next-highest rice price among the listed markets. In Maharashtra, the maximum price reached ₹5,500 per quintal in Ulhasnagar, ₹4,600 in Tumsar and ₹4,550 for the 1009 Kar variety in Palghar.
3. Among the major Common rice markets in Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow recorded the highest maximum price at ₹9,668 per quintal. Azamgarh and Hapur recorded maximum prices of ₹3,500, while Unnao reached ₹3,600 per quintal.

Where Were the Highest Rice Arrivals Recorded?

1. In terms of arrivals, Lucknow Mandi ranked first with 335.13 tonnes of rice. It was followed by Basti with 136.6 tonnes, Azamgarh with 130.82 tonnes, Unnao with 77.31 tonnes and Prayagraj with 66.6 tonnes.
2. In Maharashtra, Ulhasnagar recorded 59 tonnes of arrivals. Kalyan received only 0.3 tonnes, while Tumsar recorded 0.6 tonnes. Alibag and Murud each recorded 1 tonne of rice arrivals.
3. The figures show that the highest price was not necessarily recorded in the markets with the highest arrivals. For example, Kalyan recorded the highest maximum price of ₹12,500, but its arrival was only 0.3 tonnes, while Lucknow had the highest arrival at 335.13 tonnes.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Before selling rice, farmers should check the today's mandi price as well as the prevailing rate for their specific rice variety. The October 6 figures show a substantial difference between the prices of Basmati and Common rice.
2. Farmers should not select a mandi simply because it has the highest maximum price. The decision should also consider the variety and quality of the produce, market arrivals and transportation cost to the mandi.
3. In particular, a maximum price recorded in a market with very low arrivals should not automatically be considered the regular price for selling the entire produce. Farmers should compare the available rates and other market conditions before deciding where to sell.

FAQs:

1. What was the highest rice price on October 6, 2026?

Kalyan Market in Maharashtra recorded the highest maximum rice price at ₹12,500 per quintal.

2. Where was Basmati Dawat rice sold at the highest price?

Firozabad Market in Uttar Pradesh recorded a maximum price of ₹10,502.60 per quintal for Basmati Dawat rice.

3. Which market recorded the highest rice arrivals?

Lucknow Market in Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest arrivals at 335.13 tonnes.

4. What was the rice price in Ulhasnagar Market?

Ulhasnagar recorded a minimum price of ₹4,500 and a maximum price of ₹5,500 per quintal.

5. Should farmers choose a mandi only based on the highest price?

No. Farmers should also consider rice variety, quality, market arrivals, transportation costs and the prevailing rate before choosing where to sell.