Farmers should take a closer look at rice market price before making any selling decisions. Prices are showing a surprising gap while common rice is selling between ₹1,900 and ₹2,500 per quintal in some mandis, premium-quality rice has reached as high as ₹8,299 per quintal.
According to the latest mandi report dated 28 April 2026, rice prices are no longer driven solely by production. Instead, quality, grading, cleanliness, and mandi selection have become the key factors. Farmers with premium-quality rice are securing record prices, whereas broken or lower-grade rice continues to fetch lower rates.
This clearly means that without the right strategy, even good produce may sell at lower prices but with smart decision-making, farmers can earn significantly higher profits.
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Mandi
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Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Akbarpur Mandi Rice Price | 55.65 | Common | 2,400 | 2,450 |
| Anandnagar Mandi Rice Price | 11 | Common | 2,100 | 2,200 |
| Ayodhya Mandi Rice Price | 40 | Broken Rice (Kanki) | 1,900 | 2,000 |
| Azamgarh Mandi Rice Price | 136.25 | Common | 2,300 | 2,400 |
| Baberu Mandi Rice Price | 55.08 | Common | 2,400 | 2,425 |
| Ballia Mandi Rice Price | 65 | Other | 2,300 | 2,400 |
| Basti Mandi Rice Price | 56.63 | Common | 2,500 | 3,100 |
| Dibiyapur Mandi Rice Price | 30.24 | Common | 2,800 | 2,900 |
| Hardoi Mandi Rice Price | 64.87 | Common | 2,860 | 2,940 |
| Jafarganj Mandi Rice Price | 9.08 | Common | 2,450 | 2,520 |
| Jais Mandi Rice Price | 20.8 | Common | 2,100 | 2,200 |
| Jhinjhak Mandi Rice Price | 8.3 | Common | 2,300 | 2,400 |
| Lalganj Mandi Rice Price | 2.6 | Common | 2,700 | 2,800 |
| Lucknow Mandi Rice Price | 178.57 | Common | 3,107.32 | 8,299.88 |
| Mathura Mandi Rice Price | 11.96 | Broken Rice | 5,403.82 | 5,417.07 |
| Mahmoodabad Mandi Rice Price | 25.19 | Common | 2,300 | 2,305 |
| Noida Mandi Rice Price | 3.88 | Common | 6,100 | 6,152.08 |
| Unnao Mandi Rice Price | 43.9 | Common | 2,400 | 2,851 |
| Utraula Mandi Rice Price | 25 | Other | 2,300 | 2,400 |
| Varanasi Mandi Rice Price | 30.2 | Common | 2,400 | 2,500 |
| Pukhrayan Mandi Rice Price | 51 | Common | 3,450 | 3,470 |
| Purwa Mandi Rice Price | 30.66 | Common | 2,200 | 2,300 |
| Raebareli Mandi Rice Price | 3.89 | Common | 2,300 | 2,400 |
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
1. What is the average rice price today?
Common rice is selling between ₹1,900 and ₹2,500 per quintal.
2. Why is there a huge price gap in rice?
The gap is due to quality, grading, and mandi demand differences.
3. Which mandi is offering the highest rice price?
Lucknow mandi recorded prices up to ₹8,299 for premium rice.
4. Should farmers sell rice immediately?
Not always. Farmers should check mandi rates and demand before selling.
5. How can farmers get better rice prices?
By improving quality, proper cleaning, grading, and selecting the right mandi.
