Rice Market Shock: Prices Soar to ₹12,200/quintal in Maharashtra - Full Report Inside

Farmers, the rice market on 03 December 2025 witnessed an unexpected surge that left traders and growers stunned. While some mandis reported skyrocketing prices, others remained flat. The most surprising jump came from Pune, where prices shot up to ₹12,200 per quintal, marking the highest rate of the day. Meanwhile, Gujarat’s Dahod mandi also showed a firm upward trend, influencing the overall market sentiment.

But the bigger questions are:

1. Is this price surge a one-day spike or the beginning of a stronger upward trend?
2. Which mandi offers the best selling opportunity right now?
3. Where should farmers wait, and where should they sell immediately?

Today complete report, you will find:

1. Mandis that recorded record-breaking highs
2. Places where rates remained steady
3. Key signals for the coming days that could guide your selling strategy

State-wise Rice Market Prices Today (03 December, 2025): 

Price & Arrival Analysis:

Today, Maharashtra’s rice markets displayed sharp volatility. The strongest upswing was recorded in Pune, where prices climbed to ₹12,200 per quintal, the highest across all mandis.

Contrast, rates remained weak in Alibag and Murud, where prices dropped to as low as ₹2,500/quintal.

Mumbai reported the highest arrival at 489.7 tonnes, resulting in stable but controlled price movement between ₹6,000–₹10,200. Sangli also witnessed a strong rally, with prices rising from ₹4,000 to ₹8,000. The upward momentum was also visible in Karjat, where rates touched ₹5,700/quintal.

Mandis like Alibag, Murud, Ulhasnagar, and Nagpur remained under pressure due to lower-quality supply and weak demand.
Overall, mandis with heavy arrivals such as Mumbai, Solapur, and Ulhasnagar saw softer prices, while Pune and Sangli recorded sharp gains because of limited supply.

Important Advice for Farmers

1. Sell immediately in high-price mandis such as Pune, Sangli, and Karjat, where strong demand is pushing prices upward.
2. Weaker markets like Alibag, Murud, and Ulhasnagar, hold your stock if possible, as prices may improve in the coming days.
3. Avoid selling in mandis with excess arrivals, as higher supply is pushing prices down today.
4. Special varieties like 1009 Kar are showing stable demand, so proper grading can fetch premium rates.
5. Over the next few weeks, changes in weather and transportation may lead to further market fluctuations stay updated with daily mandi reports.

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