Rice market prices today: gorakhpur reaches ₹9,753.69, mumbai records heavy arrivals of 671.7 tonnes

Rice prices showed a significant variation across markets on August 19, 2026, depending on the variety and mandi. In Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur Market recorded a price of ₹9,753.69 per quintal for the Basmati Dawat variety, while Mumbai Market in Maharashtra recorded the highest overall maximum price of ₹11,000 per quintal despite heavy arrivals of 671.7 tonnes.

Prices also varied considerably among other markets in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. While premium varieties such as Basmati and Sona ST commanded higher prices, ordinary rice was available at much lower rates in several markets. This shows the clear impact of variety, quality and market conditions on rice prices.

Rice Market Prices and Arrivals on (August 19, 2026):

Gujarat Rice Prices:

Dahod Market in Gujarat recorded 18.4 tonnes of Lashkari rice arrivals. Prices ranged from ₹5,000 to ₹6,500 per quintal.

Maharashtra Records the Highest Rice Arrivals:

Mumbai Market recorded the highest arrivals among the listed markets at 671.7 tonnes. Despite the heavy supply, rice prices ranged from ₹8,000 to ₹11,000 per quintal, with the maximum rate being the highest reported in the data.

Shri Siddheshwar Market recorded 83.1 tonnes of arrivals, with prices between ₹3,580 and ₹7,270 per quintal. Ulhasnagar recorded 60 tonnes of arrivals, while prices ranged from ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 per quintal.

Uttar Pradesh Rice Prices:

• Gorakhpur Market recorded the highest rice price in Uttar Pradesh, with Basmati Dawat selling between ₹9,700 and ₹9,753.69 per quintal.
• Ghaziabad Market reported a wide price range of ₹4,163.07 to ₹8,977.68 per quintal for general rice. In Bareilly, Basmati Kar rice traded between ₹6,500 and ₹6,527 per quintal.
• Meanwhile, Sona ST rice in Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi was priced at around ₹5,000 to ₹5,036.42 per quintal.

Arrival and Price Comparison:

Mumbai recorded the highest arrivals at 671.7 tonnes, followed by Shri Siddheshwar with 83.1 tonnes, Ulhasnagar with 60 tonnes and Gadaura in Uttar Pradesh with 61.76 tonnes.

In terms of prices, Mumbai recorded the highest maximum rate at ₹11,000 per quintal. Gorakhpur followed with ₹9,753.69 for Basmati Dawat, while Ghaziabad reached ₹8,977.68.

At the lower end, general rice in Gadaura was priced between ₹2,250 and ₹2,300 per quintal, while Unnao recorded ₹2,300 to ₹2,400. This wide gap shows that rice variety and quality play an important role in determining the final market price.

Important Points for Farmers:

1. Check the latest price, arrivals and variety-specific rates in your local mandi before selling.
2. Do not compare the price of premium varieties directly with ordinary rice.
3. Basmati and other specialised varieties can command significantly higher prices when quality is suitable.
4. Compare prices in nearby markets, but also consider transportation and handling costs.
5. Check the day's actual bidding range rather than relying only on the highest reported price.

FAQs:

1. What was the highest rice price on August 19, 2026?

Mumbai Market recorded the highest maximum price of ₹11,000 per quintal.

2. What was the Gorakhpur rice price?

Basmati Dawat rice in Gorakhpur was priced between ₹9,700 and ₹9,753.69 per quintal.

3. Which market recorded the highest rice arrivals?

Mumbai Market recorded the highest arrivals at 671.7 tonnes.

4. What was the price of Basmati Kar rice in Bareilly?

Bareilly Market recorded ₹6,500 to ₹6,527 per quintal for Basmati Kar rice.

5. Why do rice prices vary between markets?

Rice prices vary because of differences in variety, quality, arrivals, demand, supply, transportation and local market conditions.