Indicus price monitor

The price of rice has been rising since September 2011, making this basic cereal more and more expensive. From Rs 1,781.04 a quintal in August 2011, the all-India average wholesale price became Rs 2,276.08 a quintal in April. The average retail price stands at Rs 25.22 a kg, compared with Rs 19.96 a kg two years ago. (Click on graphic)