Rice prices show mixed trend

On Monday (21 February 2011), the rice market witnessed a mixed trend. The prices of aromatic rice ruled steady, while the prices of non-basmati rice dropped marginally from the levels quoted last weekend. The prices of non basmati dropped by Rs. 15-20 a quintal, while the prices of aromatic rice managed to maintain their previous levels.

Pusa-1121 (steam) ruled at Rs. 5,200-5,350 a quintal, Pusa-1121(sela) at Rs. 4,250-4,365, and Pusa-1121(raw) at Rs. 5,150-5,200. Basmati (sela) was quoted at Rs. 6,200-6,250 and basmati (raw) at Rs. 7,300-7,370. Duplicate basmati ruled at Rs. 3,950-3,970 per quintal.

Brokens such as Tibar ruled at Rs. 3,000-3,400, Dubar at Rs. 2,200-2,500 and Mongra at Rs.1,800-2,000. Sharbati (sela) was sold at around Rs. 2,650-2,660, Sharbati (steam) at Rs.3,000-3,050, Permal (sela) at Rs. 1,900-2,020 and Permal (steam) at Rs. 2,100-2,170 per quintal. For the brokens of Sharbati variety, Tibar was quoted at Rs. 2,500, Dubar at Rs. 2,050 and Mongra at Rs. 1,450.

(Source: http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Rice-prices-show-mixed-trend/3572209410)