Farmers are witnessing an interesting trend in the rice market price today. As per the latest mandi update, prices vary widely across different markets. While regular rice is trading in the range of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 per quintal in several mandis, premium varieties have surged as high as ₹9,350 per quintal.
According to the 20 May 2026 report, current market prices are largely driven by variety, quality, and grading standards. In Maharashtra, especially in Kolhapur and Sangli mandis, premium rice varieties have recorded exceptionally high rates, attracting strong attention from farmers.
Farmers with long-grain, clean, and well-graded rice are getting significantly better prices, while average-quality produce is facing some pressure. Despite heavy arrivals in Mumbai APMC, strong demand has helped keep the market relatively stable.
Let’s take a closer look at where the highest prices were recorded, which mandis saw heavy arrivals, and what strategy farmers should follow in the current market situation.
| State | Mandi | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Gujarat | Dahod Mandi Rice Price | 33.3 | Lashkari | 5,000 | 6,000 |
| Maharashtra | Alibag Mandi Rice Price | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Maharashtra | Bhandara Mandi Rice Price | 0.7 | Other | 2,900 | 2,950 |
| Maharashtra | Kalyan Mandi Rice Price | 0.3 | Other | 3,500 | 8,500 |
| Maharashtra | Karjat (Raigad) Mandi Rice Price | 32.1 | Other | 3,700 | 5,500 |
| Maharashtra | Kolhapur (Laxmipuri) Mandi Rice Price | 65.2 | 1009 Kar | 2,900 | 9,350 |
| Maharashtra | Mangaon Mandi Rice Price | 6.8 | Other | 2,000 | 4,800 |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai Mandi Rice Price | 2,016.50 | Other | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| Maharashtra | Murud Mandi Rice Price | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 |
| Maharashtra | Nagpur Mandi Rice Price | 2 | Other | 5,000 | 5,400 |
| Maharashtra | Palghar Mandi Rice Price | 57.8 | 1009 Kar | 4,500 | 4,550 |
| Maharashtra | Pune Mandi Rice Price | 45.9 | Other | 3,000 | 3,300 |
| Maharashtra | Sangli Mandi Rice Price | 8.4 | Other | 4,000 | 8,500 |
| Maharashtra | Solapur Mandi Rice Price | 78.2 | Other | 3,500 | 6,940 |
| Maharashtra | Tumsar Mandi Rice Price | 0.4 | Other | 4,200 | 4,300 |
| Maharashtra | Ulhasnagar Mandi Rice Price | 57 | Other | 4,000 | 5,000 |
| Maharashtra | Vasai Mandi Rice Price | 31 | 1009 Kar | 3,250 | 4,920 |
Despite heavy arrivals, premium and branded rice varieties continue to see strong demand.
This clearly shows that premium quality rice (especially 1009 Kar variety) continues to fetch strong prices, while average-quality produce is trading in a limited range.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
1. What is the highest rice price recorded today?
The highest rice price was recorded in Kolhapur (Laxmipuri) mandi at ₹9,350 per quintal.
2. Which mandi recorded the highest rice arrivals?
Mumbai APMC recorded the highest arrivals with over 2,016 tonnes of rice.
3. Which rice variety is getting premium prices?
Premium varieties like 1009 Kar rice are receiving strong market prices.
4. Why are rice prices increasing in some mandis?
Better quality, clean grain, proper grading, and strong demand are driving higher rice prices.
5. What should farmers do to get better rice prices?
Farmers should store premium rice separately, maintain grain quality, and track mandi trends regularly before selling.
