What does modal price mean?

Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).

Where does this data come from?

Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.

What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?

For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.

What date does the headline price refer to?

The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).

How far back does the chart go?

The chart uses all matching records in our database from 01/01/2025 through 10/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.

What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?

In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹2,850.00 on 02/01/2026 and the highest was ₹4,166.67 on 26/08/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).

What are the all-time high and low daily averages in this dataset?

Across all dates in our database for this selection, the lowest daily average modal was ₹2,850.00 (02/01/2026) and the highest was ₹6,250.00 (03/01/2025), in INR per quintal (DD/MM/YYYY).

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Rice price today in Howrah, West Bengal — ₹31.75/kg (₹3,175/quintal) — 10/04/2026

Modal mandi price for Rice in Howrah, West Bengal, in INR per quintal (= 100 kg) and approx. ₹/kg. Reporting date in DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format) is the latest day with arrivals in our database.

At a glance

On 10/04/2026, the average modal price for Rice across mandis in Howrah, West Bengal in our database was ₹3,175/quintal (≈ ₹31.75/kg), with same-day modal prices ranging from ₹2,850/quintal to ₹3,500/quintal (₹28.50/kg–₹35.00/kg). Our historical series for Rice in this district runs from 01/01/2025 to 10/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). 10 mandis in Howrah reported Rice in the past year.

30d vs prior month

-1.2%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Howrah

365d vs prior year

-9.0%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Howrah

Last ~12 months (daily avg.)

₹2,850/quintal – ₹4,167/quintal

₹28.50/kg–₹41.67/kg · low / high

Daily modal price and same-day spread (Howrah)

Average modal (line) with min/max modal reported that day across mandis in Howrah for Rice. Quintal = 100 kg.

Monthly average modal price · Howrah

One point per calendar month for Rice in Howrah. Smoothes day-to-day noise.

Mandis in Howrah reporting Rice

APMC markets ordered by reporting activity in the last 365 days, with each mandi's latest min/max/modal in INR per quintal and per kg.

Mandi-level Rice prices in Howrah
Market	Variety	Latest date	Min (₹/q)	Max (₹/q)	Modal (₹/q)	≈ ₹/kg
Ramkrishanpur (Howrah)	Other	05/11/2025	3,300	3,500	3,400	34.00
Ramkrishanpur (Howrah)	Sona Mansoori Non Basmati	05/11/2025	3,100	3,250	3,200	32.00
Uluberia	Other	28/10/2025	3,300	3,500	3,400	34.00
Uluberia	Sona Mansoori Non Basmati	28/10/2025	3,150	3,250	3,200	32.00
Uluberia APMC	Sona Mansoori Non Basmati	10/04/2026	2,800	2,900	2,850	28.50
Ramkrishanpur (Howrah) APMC	Other	23/02/2026	3,200	3,800	3,500	35.00
Ramkrishanpur (Howrah) APMC	Sona Mansoori Non Basmati	22/02/2026	2,800	2,900	2,850	28.50
Uluberia APMC	Other	10/04/2026	3,200	3,800	3,500	35.00
Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC	Other	10/04/2026	3,200	3,800	3,500	35.00
Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC	Sona Mansoori Non Basmati	10/04/2026	2,800	2,900	2,850	28.50

Rice across West Bengal All-India Rice rate All mandi prices in Howrah

Other commodities in Howrah

Compare other crops and produce reported across mandis in Howrah, West Bengal in the last year.

Onion in Howrah Tomato in Howrah Potato in Howrah Green Chilli in Howrah Brinjal in Howrah Bhindi (Ladies Finger) in Howrah Green Gram Dal (Moong Dal) in Howrah Masur Dal in Howrah Arhar Dal (Tur Dal) in Howrah Bengal Gram Dal (Chana Dal) in Howrah Pointed gourd (Parval) in Howrah Ridgeguard (Tori) in Howrah Cabbage in Howrah Raddish in Howrah Carrot in Howrah Peas cod in Howrah Bhindi(Ladies Finger) in Howrah

FAQ

What does modal price mean?: Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).
Where does this data come from?: Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.
What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?: For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.
What date does the headline price refer to?: The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).
How far back does the chart go?: The chart uses all matching records in our database from 01/01/2025 through 10/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.
What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?: In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹2,850.00 on 02/01/2026 and the highest was ₹4,166.67 on 26/08/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).
What are the all-time high and low daily averages in this dataset?: Across all dates in our database for this selection, the lowest daily average modal was ₹2,850.00 (02/01/2026) and the highest was ₹6,250.00 (03/01/2025), in INR per quintal (DD/MM/YYYY).