MandiPrices

Rice price in Punjab today

Daily mandi rates for Rice across APMC markets in Punjab, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 14 Jul 2026.

Quick answer

In Punjab, the modal price of Rice is about ₹4,234 per quintal (about ₹42/kg) as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹3,430–₹5,450) across 3 markets. That is about 33% above the national modal price of ₹3,188.

Modal₹4,234per quintal
Min₹3,430lowest
Max₹5,450highest
Markets3in Punjab

Rice price by market in Punjab

MarketDistrictModalMinMaxUpdated
KhannaLudhiana₹4,403₹3,770₹5,45014 Jul 2026
LudhianaLudhiana₹4,108₹3,610₹5,00014 Jul 2026
PatialaPatiala₹4,192₹3,430₹5,11014 Jul 2026

Why Rice prices vary across Punjab

Milled from kharif paddy harvested Oct–Dec. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Punjab, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹3,430 to ₹5,450.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rice price in Punjab today?
The modal price of Rice in Punjab is around ₹4,234 per quintal as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹3,430–₹5,450).
How many markets report Rice in Punjab?
3 APMC markets across Punjab currently report Rice prices in this dataset.
Is Rice cheaper in Punjab than the national average?
The Punjab modal price (₹4,234) is above the all-India modal price of ₹3,188 per quintal.