Must-Read Before Selling Your Rice: Prices Range from ₹2,500 to ₹9,000 per Quintal – Where Can You Earn the Most Profit?

Farmers and traders, the rice mandi prices on August 8, 2025, have shown such drastic differences between markets in Maharashtra and Gujarat that they’ve caught everyone's attention. While rice fetched as high as ₹9,000 per quintal in Sangli, some mandis reported rates as low as ₹2,500, making it crucial to analyze where to sell for the best profit.

These variations are not just due to quality or demand, but also indicate which mandis offer better returns on your harvest. With every mandi showing different trends, a careful market analysis before selling your crop can significantly impact your income.

Today’s report brings you a comparative mandi-wise price chart, key market trends, and practical tips to help you get the best price for your rice — because your hard work deserves its full value.

State-wise Rice Mandi Rates – 8 August 2025:

Comparative Market Insights

• Sangli Mandi recorded the highest rice price at ₹9,000/quintal, reflecting strong demand and/or premium quality produce in that region.
• Solapur also saw high prices, with a wide price range from ₹3,355 to ₹7,055, indicating the presence of multiple rice grades being sold.
• Dahod (Gujarat) showed strong demand for coarse rice, with rates going up to ₹6,000/quintal.
• In contrast, mandis like Palghar, Alibag, and Murud remained on the lower side, offering prices between ₹2,500–₹3,600/quintal, likely due to average quality or weaker demand.

Suggestions for Farmers:

1. High-quality rice growers should consider targeting premium markets like Sangli and Solapur, where the chances of earning maximum profit are significantly higher.
2. Farmers producing coarse varieties may find better returns in Gujarat markets like Dahod.
3. Improve storage and grading at the mandi level — well-graded and clean rice often fetches higher prices.

Conclusion: With rice prices varying so sharply across mandis, selling without strategy could mean a loss, while the right move can lead to substantial gain. Before heading to the market, check the latest rates, compare across regions, and make informed decisions — because informed selling is smart selling.