Farmers and traders, if you are planning to sell or buy rice today, knowing today’s mandi prices is extremely important. On 29 December 2025, rice prices showed clear strength across major markets in the country. In several mandis of Uttar Pradesh, rice prices crossed ₹3,300 per quintal, while Delhi’s Najafgarh mandi also witnessed strong bidding at higher levels.
Today’s market clearly indicates that demand for good-quality rice remains strong. However, in some mandis where arrivals were heavy, prices stayed under pressure. On the other hand, mandis with limited arrivals offered farmers noticeably better rates.
If you want to know where rice sold at higher prices today, where rates remained weak, and which mandis are best for selling, read the complete mandi-wise report below. This information will help you take the right decision at the right time.
| State | Market Name | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Delhi (NCT) | Rice Price in Najafgarh | 6.3 | Other | 2,200.00 | 3,500.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Achalda | 22 | III | 3,000.00 | 3,250.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Azamgarh | 370 | III | 3,200.00 | 3,340.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Bahraich | 780 | Common | 2,900.00 | 3,300.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Balrampur | 90 | III | 3,000.00 | 3,200.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Banthara | 93.5 | Other | 2,648.00 | 2,668.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Chandoli | 65 | III | 3,280.00 | 3,360.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Gazipur | 65 | III | 3,250.00 | 3,400.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Gonda | 626.9 | III | 2,850.00 | 2,925.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Jahangirabad | 5 | III | 3,160.00 | 3,360.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Jaunpur | 80 | III | 3,320.00 | 3,375.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Khurja | 8 | III | 3,220.00 | 3,420.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Lalganj | 0.9 | Common | 2,800.00 | 2,900.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Mohamadabad | 42.5 | Common | 3,010.00 | 3,310.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Mugrabaadshahpur | 55.5 | Common | 3,250.00 | 3,450.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Pukharayan | 54.5 | Common | 3,240.00 | 3,260.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Rasda | 39 | III | 3,200.00 | 3,300.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Robertsganj | 90 | III | 3,250.00 | 3,460.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rice Price in Varipaal | 14.4 | III | 2,500.00 | 2,520.00 |
Today, the highest surge in rice prices was seen in Delhi’s Najafgarh mandi, where the maximum price touched ₹3,500 per quintal. In Uttar Pradesh, mandis like Robertsganj, Mugrabadshahpur, Khurja, and Ghazipur recorded prices above ₹3,400, clearly indicating strong demand for good-quality rice.
On the other hand, Varipal and Banthra mandis witnessed relatively weaker prices, with maximum rates limited to ₹2,520–₹2,668. In mandis such as Gonda and Bahraich, heavy arrivals (600–780 tonnes) put pressure on prices.
In terms of arrivals, Bahraich (780 tonnes), Gonda (626.9 tonnes), and Azamgarh (370 tonnes) recorded the highest inflow. Conversely, mandis like Lalganj, Jahangirabad, and Khurja saw very low arrivals, which directly supported higher prices.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
Q1: What are the current rice mandi prices in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi?
A1: On 29 December 2025, rice prices crossed ₹3,300 per quintal in many UP mandis and touched ₹3,500 per quintal in Delhi’s Najafgarh mandi.
Q2: Which mandis offer the best prices for selling rice today?
A2: Mandis such as Robertsganj, Mugrabadshahpur, Khurja, and Najafgarh offer the best prices for good-quality rice.
Q3: How do rice arrivals affect mandi prices?
A3: Higher arrivals often put pressure on prices, as seen in Bahraich and Gonda mandis, whereas limited arrivals support higher prices.
Q4: Should farmers wait to sell rice or sell immediately?
A4: Farmers with storage facilities may consider waiting as the market trend is firm, and prices could improve further.
Q5: Where can I get daily rice mandi price updates?
A5: You can get daily updates on rice mandi prices from trusted agricultural portals like Khetivyapar.
