Rice prices showed a wide variation across different markets on September 5, 2026, with the latest mandi prices differing significantly depending on the variety and quality of rice. While common rice was trading around ₹2,300 to ₹2,700 per quintal in some Uttar Pradesh markets, the price of Kalanamak rice in Gorakhpur reached ₹12,500 per quintal.
Maharashtra also recorded strong prices in some markets. In Mumbai mandi, the maximum rice price reached ₹11,000 per quintal, while Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh also recorded a maximum price of ₹11,000 per quintal.
The large difference in prices is mainly linked to the variety and quality of rice. Market arrivals, local demand and the prices at which buyers are purchasing on a particular day can also affect mandi rates.
Farmers planning to sell their rice should not select a market simply by looking at the highest reported price. It is important to compare the today mandi price, arrivals, rice variety and quality before deciding where to sell the produce.
| State | Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Delhi (NCT) | Najafgarh Market Rice Price | 403.9 | Other | ₹ 2,695 | ₹ 9,850 |
| Gujarat | Dahod Market Rice Price | 0.6 | Lashkari | ₹ 5,000 | ₹ 6,500 |
| Maharashtra | Alibag Market Rice Price | 1 | Other | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 4,500 |
| Maharashtra | Karjat (Raigad) Market Rice Price | 13.9 | Other | ₹ 3,700 | ₹ 5,600 |
| Maharashtra | Mangaon Market Rice Price | 14.4 | Other | ₹ 1,900 | ₹ 4,800 |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai Market Rice Price | 338.4 | Other | ₹ 8,000 | ₹ 11,000 |
| Maharashtra | Murud Market Rice Price | 1 | Other | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 4,500 |
| Maharashtra | Nagpur Market Rice Price | 5.7 | Other | ₹ 6,200 | ₹ 6,500 |
| Maharashtra | Palghar Market Rice Price | 19 | 1009 Kar | ₹ 4,550 | ₹ 4,600 |
| Maharashtra | Pune Market Rice Price | 56.4 | Other | ₹ 4,500 | ₹ 7,600 |
| Maharashtra | Solapur Market Rice Price | 78.8 | Other | ₹ 3,575 | ₹ 7,345 |
| Maharashtra | Ulhasnagar Market Rice Price | 57 | Other | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 6,000 |
| Maharashtra | Umred Market Rice Price | 1.6 | Other | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 6,000 |
| Maharashtra | Kolhapur (Laxmipuri) Market Rice Price | 18.4 | 1009 Kar | ₹ 3,200 | ₹ 9,600 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Azamgarh Market Rice Price | 122.31 | Common | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,700 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly Market Rice Price | 10.49 | Other | ₹ 5,897 | ₹ 8,944 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Basti Market Rice Price | 24.5 | Common | ₹ 2,500 | ₹ 2,525 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Doharighat Market Rice Price | 37.6 | Common | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gorakhpur Market Rice Price | 4.9 | Kalanamak | ₹ 12,450 | ₹ 12,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jafarganj Market Rice Price | 3.9 | Common | ₹ 2,600 | ₹ 2,675 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jangipura Market Rice Price | 30 | Common | ₹ 2,300 | ₹ 2,400 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jaunpur Market Rice Price | 48 | Common | ₹ 3,243 | ₹ 6,891.67 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Noida Market Rice Price | 69.82 | Other | ₹ 6,135 | ₹ 8,904 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj Market Rice Price | 23.5 | Other | ₹ 2,300 | ₹ 11,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Raebareli Market Rice Price | 8.56 | Common | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,500 |
The highest rice arrival was recorded in Najafgarh market in Delhi, at 403.90 tonnes. Rice prices there ranged from ₹2,695 to ₹9,850 per quintal.
Maharashtra's Mumbai market recorded 338.40 tonnes of arrivals, followed by Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh with 122.31 tonnes. Solapur recorded 78.80 tonnes, Ulhasnagar 57 tonnes and Pune 56.40 tonnes of rice arrivals.
Gorakhpur Records ₹12,500 for Kalanamak Rice:
Among the given market data, Gorakhpur recorded the highest maximum rice price at ₹12,500 per quintal for Kalanamak rice. The minimum price was also ₹12,450 per quintal, showing only a small difference between the two reported prices.
Prayagraj also recorded a maximum rice price of ₹11,000 per quintal. Mumbai reached the same maximum of ₹11,000, while Najafgarh recorded a maximum price of ₹9,850 per quintal.
Rice Prices in Maharashtra:
Maharashtra, Mumbai market recorded 338.40 tonnes of arrivals, with rice prices ranging from ₹8,000 to ₹11,000 per quintal. Pune recorded prices between ₹4,500 and ₹7,600 per quintal, while Solapur reported rates from ₹3,575 to ₹7,345 per quintal.
At Kolhapur (Laxmipuri) market, the 1009 Kar variety was priced between ₹3,200 and ₹9,600 per quintal. Nagpur recorded a price range of ₹6,200 to ₹6,500 per quintal.
Important Advice for Farmers:
Farmers should check the today mandi price according to the variety and quality of their rice before taking the produce to market. Prices can vary considerably between different varieties, so the highest reported price at a market should not be the only factor in deciding where to sell.
Before choosing a mandi, farmers should also compare arrivals, local prices, market distance and transportation costs. These factors can help in selecting a more suitable selling option for the produce.
FAQs:
1. What is the rice price in Gorakhpur today?
Gorakhpur market reported Kalanamak rice at ₹12,450 to ₹12,500 per quintal on September 5, 2026.
2. What is the rice price in Mumbai today?
Mumbai market recorded rice prices between ₹8,000 and ₹11,000 per quintal.
3. Which market recorded the highest rice price?
Gorakhpur recorded the highest maximum price of ₹12,500 per quintal for Kalanamak rice.
4. What is the common rice price in Azamgarh?
Azamgarh market reported common rice between ₹2,400 and ₹2,700 per quintal.
5. What should farmers check before selling rice?
Farmers should compare the latest rice market prices, variety, quality, arrivals, transportation costs and local demand before choosing a market.
