Farmer brothers, if you are planning to sell your rice in the mandi today, this news is very important for you. On 03 March 2026, a sharp variation was observed in rice mandi prices across major markets of the country. In some mandis, prices remained at normal levels, while in a few locations rates recorded a sudden and strong jump. Especially in one major mandi of Maharashtra, the maximum price of rice reached ₹9,000 per quintal, drawing attention across the entire market.
Today’s mandi prices clearly indicate that where rice arrivals were low, prices moved sharply upward. On the other hand, mandis with heavy arrivals saw prices trading within a limited range. In several mandis of Maharashtra, premium and good-quality rice fetched better rates, while in Uttar Pradesh, higher arrivals kept the latest mandi prices under pressure.
If you have good-quality or premium rice stocked, today’s market can prove to be a big opportunity for you. However, in areas with higher arrivals, selling with proper planning and strategy will be more beneficial.
Read ahead to find:
So that you can choose the right mandi at the right time and earn maximum profit from your crop.
| Mandi | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Maharashtra | ||||
| Alibag Mandi | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Kalyan Mandi | 0.3 | Other | 3,500 | 9,000 |
| Murud Mandi | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Palghar Mandi | 12 | 1009 Kar | 4,000 | 4,100 |
| Ulhasnagar Mandi | 56 | Other | 4,000 | 6,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ||||
| Banthra Mandi | 154 | Other | 2,494 | 2,514 |
| Panchpedwa Mandi | 2.5 | Grade III | 2,600 | 2,800 |
| Pukhrayan Mandi | 47.5 | Common | 3,300 | 3,330 |
| Tulsipur Mandi | 4 | Grade III | 2,425 | 2,475 |
| Varipal Mandi | 14.6 | Grade III | 2,400 | 2,475 |
Today, the sharpest rise in rice prices was recorded in Kalyan APMC (Maharashtra), where extremely low arrivals (only 0.3 tonnes) pushed prices from ₹3,500 up to ₹9,000 per quintal. Prices also remained firm in Ulhasnagar and Palghar mandis, trading in the range of ₹4,000–₹6,000.
In contrast, Banthra APMC (Uttar Pradesh) recorded heavy arrivals of 154 tonnes, which kept prices limited around ₹2,500 per quintal. In Pukhrayan, moderate arrivals helped prices remain stable near ₹3,300, while Tulsipur and Varipal saw slight softness in prices.
Overall, mandis with low arrivals witnessed strong prices, while markets with high arrivals remained under pressure.
Suggestions for Farmers
FAQs – Rice Market Prices Today:
1. What is the highest rice mandi price today?
The highest rice mandi prices today reached ₹9,000 per quintal in Kalyan APMC, Maharashtra.
2. Why did rice prices increase sharply in some mandis?
Low arrivals were the main reason behind the sudden jump in rice market prices today.
3. Are rice prices stable in Uttar Pradesh?
Due to higher arrivals, rice mandi prices in many UP mandis remained under pressure.
4. Should farmers sell rice today or wait?
Farmers with storage options may wait if local rice market prices today are low.
5. How can farmers track daily rice mandi prices?
Farmers can regularly follow trusted agricultural platforms like Khetivyapar for updated rice mandi prices and market analysis.
