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Rice Prices Steam Up in Indian Domestic Market on Demand-Supply Gap, Deficient Monsoon
Indian domestic rice prices, particularly non-basmati varieties, have risen over 10% in recent weeks due to a demand-supply gap, a deficient monsoon, and a higher paddy MSP. Premium varieties like Sona Masuri, Ponni, and Swarna have seen the sharpest increases, while FCI stocks and record production estimates have not eased miller shortages.
Aug 7, 2026 1 source