Rice market trends from Maharashtra carry crucial signals for farmers and traders alike. While limited arrivals pushed prices sharply higher in some mandis, heavy arrivals kept rates under pressure in others. A key highlight of the day was the strong demand in urban markets, which had a direct impact on today’s rice mandi prices. In contrast, rural and coastal markets remained relatively sluggish.
Latest mandi data clearly shows that profitability now depends not only on production, but also on choosing the right market. Record-level prices in major centres like Pune and Mumbai confirm that demand for good-quality rice remains strong. At the same time, weaker prices in a few mandis are forcing farmers to rethink whether selling now is the right decision or if waiting could deliver better returns.
If you want to know which mandis are offering the best prices, where rates are under pressure, and how the market may move in the coming days, the mandi-wise prices and detailed analysis below will be extremely useful.
| Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Qtl) | Max Price (₹/Qtl) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Alibag APMC | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 | 900 |
| Kalyan APMC | 0.3 | Other | 4,000 | 9,000 | 900 |
| Karjat (Raigad) APMC | 5.8 | Other | 4,100 | 5,700 | 1,700 |
| Kolhapur (Laxmipuri) APMC | 24 | 1009 Kar | 2,600 | 9,500 | 600 |
| Mangaon APMC | 3.8 | Other | 2,000 | 4,800 | 1,000 |
| Mumbai APMC | 306.3 | Other | 6,000 | 10,200 | 1,000 |
| Murud APMC | 1 | Other | 2,500 | 2,700 | 700 |
| Nagpur APMC | 20 | Other | 6,200 | 6,500 | 800 |
| Palghar APMC | 26 | 1009 Kar | 4,000 | 4,075 | 1,000 |
| Pune APMC | 5.1 | Other | 7,000 | 11,600 | 1,500 |
| Sangli APMC | 41.7 | Other | 4,000 | 8,000 | 900 |
| Solapur APMC | 72.9 | Other | 3,680 | 6,580 | 1,500 |
| Tumsar APMC | 0.6 | Other | 4,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Ulhasnagar APMC | 56 | Other | 4,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 |
The sharpest price rise was recorded at Pune APMC, where despite limited arrivals of just 5.1 tonnes, rice prices surged to ₹11,600 per quintal. Mumbai APMC, which received the highest arrivals (306.3 tonnes), still managed to hold prices firm up to ₹10,200, clearly reflecting strong urban demand.
Markets such as Kalyan and Kolhapur also witnessed strong upper-level prices ranging between ₹9,000 and ₹9,500.
On the other hand, Alibag, Murud, and Mangaon recorded weaker prices in the range of ₹2,000–₹2,700, despite low arrivals, indicating subdued local demand.
Solapur, Sangli, and Ulhasnagar, moderate to high arrivals kept prices largely confined between ₹4,000 and ₹6,500. Overall, mandis with low arrivals and strong urban consumption continued to support higher rice prices.
Advisory for Farmers:
FAQs – Rice Market Prices Today in Maharashtra:
Q1. What are the highest rice mandi prices today in Maharashtra?
The highest prices were recorded at Pune APMC, where rice touched ₹11,600 per quintal.
Q2. Why are rice prices higher in urban mandis?
Strong consumer demand and better quality preference in cities like Mumbai and Pune are pushing prices higher.
Q3. Which mandis have weak rice prices today?
Mandis such as Alibag, Murud, and Mangaon reported weaker prices due to low local demand.
Q4. Should farmers sell rice now or wait?
Farmers with storage facilities may consider waiting, as prices could improve if arrivals decline further.
Q5. Where can farmers get daily rice mandi price updates?
Farmers and traders can track daily updates and expert analysis on Khetivyapar.
