Rice Wholesale Price Index — August 2026

Current wholesale rice prices across 8 major Indian trading cities. Data sourced from verified supplier quotes on PingB2B as of August 2026. Prices are indicative wholesale ranges (excl. GST); actual quotes depend on MOQ, grade, packaging, and delivery terms.

By Priya Singh, Head of Sourcing Research·Updated 19 August 2026

How to use this index

This price index is built from live quotes provided by verified rice suppliers listed on PingB2B across eight major Indian trading cities. Use it to benchmark your procurement costs, compare city-wise rates, and identify the most competitive sourcing regions for each variety.

Prices shown are wholesale ranges as quoted by suppliers for bulk orders. Actual rates vary with:

  • Order quantity (larger MOQ = lower per-kg rate)
  • Packaging type (PP woven, jute, vacuum-sealed)
  • Delivery location and transport mode
  • Seasonal supply fluctuations (new crop arrivals in Oct-Nov typically lower prices)

Basmati 1121 Steam

CityWholesale Price Range (excl. GST)View Suppliers
DelhiRs 80-150/kgDelhisuppliers →
MumbaiRs 70-110/kgMumbaisuppliers →
BangaloreRs 80-120/kgBangaloresuppliers →
ChennaiRs 80-120/kgChennaisuppliers →
HyderabadRs 80-150/kgHyderabadsuppliers →
PuneRs 80-120/kgPunesuppliers →
KolkataRs 80-150/kgKolkatasuppliers →
AhmedabadRs 70-90/kgAhmedabadsuppliers →

Sona Masoori

CityWholesale Price Range (excl. GST)View Suppliers
BangaloreRs 55-75/kgBangaloresuppliers →
ChennaiRs 45-65/kgChennaisuppliers →
HyderabadRs 45-65/kgHyderabadsuppliers →
MumbaiRs 45-60/kgMumbaisuppliers →
DelhiRs 70-120/kgDelhisuppliers →
PuneRs 60-90/kgPunesuppliers →
KolkataRs 35-55/kgKolkatasuppliers →
AhmedabadRs 35-50/kgAhmedabadsuppliers →

IR 64 Parboiled

CityWholesale Price Range (excl. GST)View Suppliers
KolkataRs 28-38/kgKolkatasuppliers →
ChennaiRs 40-55/kgChennaisuppliers →
HyderabadRs 40-55/kgHyderabadsuppliers →
BangaloreRs 45-60/kgBangaloresuppliers →
MumbaiRs 60-90/kgMumbaisuppliers →
DelhiRs 40-70/kgDelhisuppliers →
PuneRs 55-85/kgPunesuppliers →
AhmedabadRs 40-60/kgAhmedabadsuppliers →

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Each city page lists verified suppliers with full pricing, MOQ details, and direct contact options.

Methodology & limitations

Price ranges are compiled from active listings and quotes provided by verified suppliers on PingB2B as of the first week of August 2026. We exclude outlier quotes (top and bottom 5%) to prevent distortion. Prices may not reflect spot-market rates at APMC mandis, which fluctuate daily. For live quotes against your specific quantity and delivery location, submit a requirement and receive competing offers within 24 hours. Prices are verified through GST portal checks and direct supplier submissions.

Frequently asked questions

How often are these prices updated?

Monthly. We refresh price ranges from active supplier quotes across all 8 cities during the first week of each month. Check back in September 2026 for updated rates.

Are these prices inclusive of GST?

No. All prices shown are excluding GST. Branded/packed rice typically attracts 5% GST (HSN 1006). Add transport and loading costs to your landed price.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Three factors: proximity to growing regions (Kolkata is closest to West Bengal paddy, so parboiled rice is cheapest there), local demand (Delhi pays premium for Basmati as the export hub), and transport costs from mill to mandi.

What is the typical MOQ at these prices?

500 kg to 5 tonnes for premium varieties (Basmati, Sona Masoori). 10-25 tonnes for commodity grades (IR 64, broken rice). Export container-load (20-25 MT) attracts the lowest per-kg rates.

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