Export Of Raw Rice Behind Rise In Prices Of Rice In Tiruchi

A kg of RNR variety, also referred to as Karnataka Ponni, was reportedly quoted at ₹52 on Tuesday in the wholesale market, as against ₹46 in January, according to sources. It costs ₹58 in the retail market. Similar to this, the price of common rice varieties (big in size) has increased by ₹2 per kg to ₹48 from ₹46 in the wholesale market.