The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification announcing the maximum retail prices (MRP) for imported rice varieties, effective from October 21, 2025.
According to the gazette, the new MRPs are as follows:
- Raw Rice – Rs. 210 per kilogram
- Nadu – Rs. 220 per kilogram
- Samba – Rs. 230 per kilogram
- Ponni Samba (Keeri Samba equivalent) – Rs. 240 per kilogram
- Kiri Ponni / Paal Ponni – Rs. 255 per kilogram
The CAA stated that these price controls are intended to stabilize market prices and ensure affordability for consumers amid fluctuations in global rice import costs.