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 ₹3,289 per quintal (about ₹33/kg) as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹0–₹5,450) across 7 markets. That is about 10% above the national modal price of ₹2,986.
Modal₹3,289per quintal
Min₹0lowest
Max₹5,450highest
Markets7in Punjab
Rice price by market in Punjab
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhikhiwind | Tarntaran | ₹2,250 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,500 | 30 Nov 2010 |
| Bhikhiwind(Khalra) | Tarntaran | ₹2,160 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,550 | 27 Nov 2010 |
| Jalalabad | Fazilka | ₹1,570 | ₹0 | ₹0 | 2 Feb 2010 |
| Khanna | Ludhiana | ₹4,403 | ₹3,770 | ₹5,450 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Khem karan | Tarntaran | ₹2,175 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,500 | 18 Nov 2010 |
| Ludhiana | Ludhiana | ₹4,108 | ₹3,610 | ₹5,000 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Patiala | Patiala | ₹4,192 | ₹3,430 | ₹5,110 | 14 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 ₹0 to ₹5,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rice price in Punjab today?
The modal price of Rice in Punjab is around ₹3,289 per quintal as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹0–₹5,450).
How many markets report Rice in Punjab?
7 APMC markets across Punjab currently report Rice prices in this dataset.
Is Rice cheaper in Punjab than the national average?
The Punjab modal price (₹3,289) is above the all-India modal price of ₹2,986 per quintal.