India’s wholesale rice markets recorded significant price variation across regions on April 14, 2026, reflecting differences in quality, arrivals, and local demand dynamics, even as overall supply remained robust across major agricultural states

According to the daily market arrival data, prices ranged sharply from as low as Rs 2,145 per quintal in parts of Uttar Pradesh to as high as Rs 12,100 per quintal for super fine varieties in Assam’s Kamrup market. Premium segments, including fine and basmati rice, continued to command higher realizations, particularly in eastern and northeastern markets.

High-volume arrivals were concentrated in Western and Northern markets. Mumbai APMC in Maharashtra reported the largest inflow at over 2,490 metric tonnes, with modal prices around Rs 4,500 per quintal, while Gadarpur in Uttarakhand recorded arrivals exceeding 400 metric tonnes at Rs 3,150 per quintal. Siliguri APMC in West Bengal also saw strong arrivals of 260 metric tonnes for fine basmati rice, priced at Rs 4,900 per quintal.

In contrast, Uttar Pradesh markets, despite steady arrivals across districts such as Azamgarh, Bahraich, and Kanpur, reflected relatively lower price bands, largely between Rs 2,200 and Rs 3,531 per quintal, indicating supply abundance and lower-grade offerings. Varanasi stood out within the state, with higher modal prices touching Rs 4,295 per quintal.

Eastern markets, particularly in West Bengal, displayed stable pricing trends for common rice varieties, generally ranging between Rs 3,150 and Rs 4,000 per quintal across multiple APMCs including Coochbehar, Medinipur, and Murshidabad. Fine varieties in the region traded at a premium, with prices reaching up to Rs 4,960 per quintal in Hooghly and Rs 4,800 per quintal in South 24 Parganas.

Northeastern markets showed the widest price dispersion, with Assam’s Fancy Bazaar APMC reporting modal prices of Rs 3,550 for common rice, Rs 7,100 for fine varieties, and Rs 12,100 for super fine grades, underscoring strong demand for premium quality rice. Tripura markets recorded relatively low arrivals and moderate pricing, with fine and Masuri varieties trading between Rs 3,700 and Rs 4,600 per quintal.

Overall, the data points to a well-supplied market with regional disparities driven by quality segmentation, logistics, and localized demand. While bulk markets in western India continue to anchor volumes, eastern and northeastern regions are increasingly shaping price benchmarks for premium rice categories.