Today's Rice Mandi Price — Bankura, West Bengal
Khatra APMC · 25 September 2026
Today's Modal Price
Khatra APMC · 25 September 2026
Rice Mandi Price
₹3,600
About ₹36/kg
₹3,550
₹3,700
₹45-58/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Bankura, West Bengal · 14 mandis reporting
Today the price of Rice at Khatra APMC mandi (Bankura, West Bengal) is ₹3,600/quintal, or about ₹36/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹3,550 to ₹3,700 per quintal, no change from yesterday's modal price. In Bankura district, Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC mandi is paying more: ₹4,700/quintal. Across West Bengal, Rice is selling today from ₹3,300 (Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC) to ₹5,300 (Samsi APMC), across 14 mandis. Over the last 30 days the average price was ₹3,644/quintal, with a high of ₹3,700 and a low of ₹3,600/quintal. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹45–₹58/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 Khatra APMC ranged between ₹3,600–₹3,700 per quintal. It touched its monthly high on 3 September 2026. Prices have moved up and down somewhat in recent days.
Weekly Summary
Monthly Summary
Prices in Other Mandis (₹/quintal)
Rice Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹3,600/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹36 |
| 5 kg | ₹180 |
| 10 kg | ₹360 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹720 |
| 50 kg | ₹1,800 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹3,600 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹36,000 |
Today's Price at Khatra APMC vs. the Last 30 Days
Today's modal price is the same as yesterday, and ₹44 below the 30-day average of ₹3,644/quintal. This month's highest price was ₹3,700/quintal and the lowest was ₹3,600/quintal.
Change from Yesterday
No change
30-Day Average
₹3,644
Month's High
₹3,700
Month's Low
₹3,600
Rice Prices in Nearby Mandis
Rice is being sold today in 1 more mandis around Bankura. Before choosing a mandi, compare the gate price against the extra transport cost.
Khatra APMC (here)
₹3,600
Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC
₹4,700
Today Rice is ₹1,100/quintal higher at Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC than at Khatra APMC. Confirm the latest price by phone before switching mandis.
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 | ₹3,600 | — |
| 24 September 2026 | ₹3,600 | ₹50 |
| 19 September 2026 | ₹3,650 | — |
| 18 September 2026 | ₹3,650 | — |
| 16 September 2026 | ₹3,650 | — |
| 15 September 2026 | ₹3,650 | — |
| 12 September 2026 | ₹3,650 | — |
Rice Prices Across West Bengal Today
Today Rice is being sold in 14 mandis across West Bengal. The highest price of ₹5,300/quintal was recorded at Samsi APMC, Malda, and the lowest price of ₹3,300/quintal at Diamond Harbour(South 24-pgs) APMC, Sounth 24 Parganas. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹4,330/quintal.
Full Mandi List for West Bengal
Filter and view the full list →All prices are in ₹ per quintal
| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹4,600 | ₹50 |
| Rice | Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) | ₹3,400 | — |
| Rice | Rampurhat APMC | ₹3,580 | — |
| Rice | Dinhata APMC | ₹4,000 | — |
| Rice | Kalyani APMC | ₹4,700 | — |
| Rice | Samsi APMC | ₹5,300 | — |
| Rice | Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹4,700 | — |
| Rice | Nadia APMC | ₹3,450 | — |
| Rice | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | ₹4,300 | — |
| Rice | Baxirhat APMC | ₹4,000 | — |
| Rice | Durgapur APMC | ₹4,765 | — |
| Rice | Gajol APMC | ₹4,350 | — |
| Rice | Baruipur(Canning) APMC | ₹5,100 | — |
| Rice | Purulia APMC | ₹3,500 | — |
| Rice | Balarampur APMC | ₹3,600 | — |
| Rice | Kasimbazar APMC | ₹3,600 | — |
| Rice | Siliguri APMC | ₹5,200 | — |
| Rice | Kalipur APMC | ₹3,380 | — |
| Rice | Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹3,300 | — |
| Rice | Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC | ₹4,650 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Rice in Bankura
This price of ₹36/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 ₹36/kg, the retail price in Bankura is expected to be about ₹45–₹58/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
₹32,560
Net per Quintal
₹3,256
Total Deductions
₹3,440
10% of gross
Gross Value
₹36,000
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 Khatra APMC Mandi
- Mandi
- Khatra APMC
- Regulator
- West Bengal State Agricultural Marketing Board
- District
- Bankura
- State
- West Bengal
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Bankura: Bankura Sadar APMC, Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC, Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC
How to Sell Rice at Khatra 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 Khatra APMC
Also check today's prices of the other crops sold at this mandi.
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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.