Rice (Paddy) Price Today in India - धान / चावल का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Rice (Paddy) (धान / चावल) in India is ₹3,700 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹2,450 to a maximum of ₹5,976 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Rice (Paddy) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Rice (Paddy) is grown mainly in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha. It is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov).

Rice is the staple food for over 65% of India's population and the country's largest food grain crop by acreage. India is the world's largest rice exporter - Basmati from Punjab/Haryana and non-Basmati from West Bengal and AP earn over ₹40,000 crore in annual export revenue.

Rice (Paddy) MSP Kharif 2026-27 - ₹2,441/Quintal

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rice (Paddy) is ₹2,441 per quintal for Kharif 2026-27, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your rice (paddy) below ₹2,441/quintal. Today's market price of ₹3,700 is above MSP, so the open market is paying well - sell where you get the best rate. See the full Rice (Paddy) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.

Why Rice (Paddy) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the rice (paddy) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Rice (Paddy)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your rice (paddy) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your rice (paddy) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Use government procurement at MSP (₹2,441) if the market price falls below it.

Popular Rice (Paddy) Varieties in India

  • Swarna/MTU-7029 (most popular kharif)
  • Pusa Basmati-1121 (top export grade)
  • Samba Masuri/BPT-5204 (South India)
  • PR-126 (Punjab - early maturing)
  • MTU-1010 (Telangana/AP)

Rice (Paddy) Uses & End Markets

  • Cooked rice - primary staple food
  • Poha (flattened rice) and chiwda snacks
  • Idli, dosa, appam batter (broken/parboiled)
  • Rice bran oil extraction
  • Straw for cattle feed and thatch roofing

Grow Better Rice (Paddy) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best rice (paddy) crop: choose a high-yield Rice (Paddy) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.