Today's Rice Mandi Price — Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Narasaraopet APMC · 25 September 2026
Today's Modal Price
Narasaraopet APMC · 25 September 2026
Rice Mandi Price
₹6,500
About ₹65/kg
₹6,500
₹6,500
₹81-104/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh · 3 mandis reporting
Today the price of Rice at Narasaraopet APMC mandi (Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh) is ₹6,500/quintal, or about ₹65/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹6,500 to ₹6,500 per quintal, ₹500 higher than yesterday. Across Andhra Pradesh, Rice is selling today from ₹5,050 (Tiruvuru APMC) to ₹6,500 (Narasaraopet APMC), across 3 mandis. Over the last 30 days the average price was ₹6,028/quintal, with a high of ₹6,500 and a low of ₹6,000/quintal. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹81–₹104/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.
Last 30 Days Trend
Over the last 30 days, the price of Rice at Narasaraopet APMC ranged between ₹6,000–₹6,500 per quintal. It touched its monthly high on 25 September 2026. Prices have moved up and down somewhat in recent days.
Weekly Summary
Monthly Summary
Rice Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹6,500/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹65 |
| 5 kg | ₹325 |
| 10 kg | ₹650 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹1,300 |
| 50 kg | ₹3,250 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹6,500 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹65,000 |
Today's Price at Narasaraopet APMC vs. the Last 30 Days
Today's modal price is ₹500/quintal higher than yesterday, and ₹472 above the 30-day average of ₹6,028/quintal. This month's highest price was ₹6,500/quintal and the lowest was ₹6,000/quintal.
Change from Yesterday
₹500 ▲
30-Day Average
₹6,028
Month's High
₹6,500
Month's Low
₹6,000
Price History for Recent Days
Below are the day-wise minimum, maximum and modal prices of Rice for the past few days, so you can track daily price changes.
| Date | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 September 2026 | ₹6,500 | ₹500 |
| 24 September 2026 | ₹6,000 | — |
| 23 September 2026 | ₹6,000 | — |
| 22 September 2026 | ₹6,000 | — |
| 21 September 2026 | ₹6,000 | — |
| 19 September 2026 | ₹6,000 | — |
| 18 September 2026 | ₹6,000 | — |
Rice Prices Across Andhra Pradesh Today
Today Rice is being sold in 3 mandis across Andhra Pradesh. The highest price of ₹6,500/quintal was recorded at Narasaraopet APMC, Palnadu, and the lowest price of ₹5,050/quintal at Tiruvuru APMC, Ntr. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹5,917/quintal.
Full Mandi List for Andhra Pradesh
Filter and view the full list →All prices are in ₹ per quintal
| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 | — |
| Rice | Tiruvuru APMC | ₹5,050 | ₹150 |
| Rice | Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,500 | ₹500 |
| Rice | Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 | — |
| Rice | Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 | — |
| Rice | Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 | — |
| Rice | Mummidivaram APMC | ₹3,500 | ₹300 |
| Rice | Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 | — |
| Rice | Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 | — |
| Rice | Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 | — |
| Rice | Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 | — |
| Rice | Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 | — |
| Rice | Mummidivaram APMC | ₹3,200 | — |
| Rice | Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 | — |
| Rice | Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 | — |
| Rice | Narasaraopet APMC | ₹6,000 | — |
| Rice | Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 | — |
| Rice | Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 | — |
| Rice | Tiruvuru APMC | ₹4,900 | — |
| Rice | Visakhapatnam APMC | ₹6,200 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Rice in Palnadu
This price of ₹65/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.
On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹65/kg, the retail price in Palnadu is expected to be about ₹81–₹104/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.
If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.
Main Factors Behind Rice Price Changes
1. Arrivals (supply)
Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.
2. Weather and crop cycle
When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.
3. Quality and grade
A-grade, uniformly sized Rice can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.
4. Transport and fuel costs
Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.
5. Demand nearby
When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.
6. MSP (Minimum Support Price)
Rice is covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), a floor rate set by the government — although the daily mandi price can still move above or below it.
Seasonal Price Pattern for Rice
Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year
Prices highest
Before sowing (lean season)
Prices softest
Right after harvest (March–May, rabi)
Grain prices are softest right after harvest (March–May for rabi), when mandis see heavy arrivals, and firm up gradually in the lean season before the next crop. For MSP-covered crops these swings are relatively limited.
Farmer's Net Realisation Calculator
Estimate the money you take home from the mandi price
Adjust Your Costs
The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.
Estimated Take-Home Amount
₹60,400
Net per Quintal
₹6,040
Total Deductions
₹4,600
7% of gross
Gross Value
₹65,000
Quantity
10 quintal
Full Deduction Breakdown
Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.
Rice Price Difference by Grade
On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.
| Grade / Variety | Difference from Modal Price |
|---|---|
| A-grade | +₹200 to +₹500 |
| Standard / Other | Around the modal price |
| Desi / local variety | −₹100 to −₹300 |
| B-grade / mixed | −₹300 to −₹600 |
About Narasaraopet APMC Mandi
- Mandi
- Narasaraopet APMC
- Regulator
- Andhra Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board
- District
- Palnadu
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Palnadu: Gurazala APMC
How to Sell Rice at Narasaraopet APMC
- 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
- 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
- 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
- 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
- 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.
Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.
Today's Prices of Other Crops at Narasaraopet APMC
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Data Source and Update Frequency
The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.