The rice market witnessed strong activity on 2 May 2026, with significant price variations across key mandis especially in Maharashtra. According to today’s mandi update, while common rice varieties are trading around ₹2,500–₹3,000 per quintal, premium-quality rice has surged to as high as ₹10,000–₹11,000 per quintal.
The latest data clearly indicates that prices are currently driven by quality, demand, and arrivals (supply). Mandis receiving limited quantities of high-grade rice are offering significantly better returns, while markets with higher arrivals or average-quality produce are seeing relatively lower price ranges.
| State | Mandi | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Gujarat | Dahod Mandi Rice Price | 3.7 | Lashkari | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| Maharashtra | Alibagh Mandi Rice Price | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Maharashtra | Bhandara Mandi Rice Price | 0.5 | Other | 2,900 | 2,950 |
| Maharashtra | Kalyan Mandi Rice Price | 0.3 | Other | 3,500 | 8,500 |
| Maharashtra | Karjat (Raigad) Mandi Rice Price | 39 | Other | 3,600 | 5,200 |
| Maharashtra | Mangaon Mandi Rice Price | 6.8 | Other | 1,900 | 4,800 |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai Mandi Rice Price | 859.7 | Other | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| Maharashtra | Murud Mandi Rice Price | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Maharashtra | Nagpur Mandi Rice Price | 3 | Other | 4,500 | 4,700 |
| Maharashtra | Palghar Mandi Rice Price | 34 | 1009 Kar | 4,300 | 4,350 |
| Maharashtra | Pune Mandi Rice Price | 5.9 | Other | 8,300 | 11,000 |
| Maharashtra | Sangli Mandi Rice Price | 55.6 | Other | 3,500 | 7,500 |
| Maharashtra | Solapur Mandi Rice Price | 76.9 | Other | 3,465 | 6,800 |
| Maharashtra | Umred Mandi Rice Price | 14.6 | Other | 3,600 | 5,000 |
| Maharashtra | Vasai Mandi Rice Price | 32.5 | 1009 Kar | 3,560 | 4,850 |
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
Q1. What is the rice price today in Maharashtra?
Rice market prices range from ₹2,500 to ₹11,000 per quintal depending on quality and mandi.
Q2. Which mandi has the highest rice price today?
Pune mandi recorded the highest price at ₹11,000 per quintal.
Q3. Why are rice prices increasing?
Prices are rising due to low arrivals of premium-quality rice and strong demand.
Q4. Where should farmers sell rice for better profit?
Farmers should prefer mandis like Pune, Kalyan, and Sangli for higher returns.
Q5. What factors affect rice mandi prices?
Quality, demand, and arrivals (supply) are the main factors affecting prices.
