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July 26, 2025 – Rice Price Shock: ₹9000/Quintal in Maharashtra, Drops to ₹2900 in Uttar Pradesh

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In today’s Mandi Bhav Report (26 July 2025), Indian farmers and rice traders were in for a major surprise. While Sangli mandi in Maharashtra recorded a staggering ₹9000 per quintal the highest price this season, Farrukhabad mandi in Uttar Pradesh saw a sharp fall, with rice prices plunging to just ₹2900 per quintal.

What’s behind such a dramatic gap? Is it due to quality, rainfall impact, or shifts in demand and supply? In this report, we break down the latest mandi prices, state-wise trends, and expert-backed insights to help you decide should you sell now or wait?

Maharashtra Mandi Rates Rice Prices on 26 July 2025:

Mandi	Arrival (Tonnes)	Variety	Min ₹/Quintal	Max ₹/Quintal
Alibag	1	Other	₹ 2,500	₹ 2,700
Mangaon	4.8	Other	₹ 1,900	₹ 4,800
Murud	1	Other	₹ 2,500	₹ 2,700
Palghar	37.1	1009 Kar	₹ 4,439	₹ 4,439
Sangli	84.3	Other	₹ 4,500	₹ 9,000
Ulhasnagar	61	Other	₹ 4,000	₹ 5,000
Vasai	36.5	1009 Kar	₹ 3,250	₹ 4,750

Uttar Pradesh Mandi Rates – Rice Prices on 26 July 2025:

Mandi	Arrival (Tonnes)	Variety	Min ₹/Quintal	Max ₹/Quintal
Agra	40	Grade III	₹ 3,350	₹ 3,500
Azamgarh	265	Grade III	₹ 3,300	₹ 3,400
Bareilly	135	Common	₹ 3,400	₹ 3,450
Basti	330	Grade III	₹ 3,180	₹ 3,280
Bulandshahr	10	Grade III	₹ 3,150	₹ 3,350
Faizabad	500	Coarse	₹ 3,000	₹ 3,200
Farrukhabad	15	Grade III	₹ 2,900	₹ 3,050
Ghazipur	256	Grade III	₹ 3,370	₹ 3,430
Lucknow	346	Common	₹ 3,350	₹ 3,450
Varanasi	355	Grade III	₹ 3,370	₹ 3,485

Where Prices Rose and Where They Fell:

Sangli (Maharashtra) saw record-high rice prices of ₹9000/quintal — highest across the country.
Other Maharashtra mandis like Ulhasnagar, Palghar, and Vasai also reported strong prices between ₹4000–₹4750.
Farrukhabad (UP) recorded the lowest price of the day at ₹2900/quintal.
In mandis like Faizabad, Basti, and Bulandshahr, prices stayed low — hovering around ₹3000–₹3300.
Most UP mandis reflected no strong MSP floor in pricing, highlighting regional supply pressures.

Farmer Advisory – What to Do Now?

Low-Grade Rice (Grade III / Coarse): If your mandi is offering less than ₹3000/quintal, consider storing and waiting for prices to rise post-monsoon.
Target High-Demand Mandis: Farmers with premium or sorted rice can target Maharashtra markets (Sangli, Vasai, Ulhasnagar) through agents or FPOs for better returns.
Wait for Festive Surge: As the festive season approaches, demand for better-quality rice is likely to push prices up — especially in western India.
Monitor Market Daily: Keep tracking daily mandi updates, as price movements are volatile and region-specific.

Conclusion: The rice market on July 26, 2025, showed a massive price gap from ₹9000 in Sangli to ₹2900 in UP's Farrukhabad. For farmers, this is a make-or-break period. Sell smart, time your move, and target profitable mandis to get maximum value for your harvest.