• Punjab, Haryana, Telangana, Chhattisgarh emerge as key loading states
  
• Karnataka accounts for majority (18%) of total inflows, followed by UP, Gujarat
  

Indias rice rake movement totalled 597,849 tonnes (t) as of 30 October 2026, with Karnataka recording the highest quantity at 109,012 t, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 81,572 t and Gujarat at 65,644 t, according to the latest BigMint data. Punjab, Haryana, Telangana and Chhattisgarh emerged as key loading states, while the Food Corporation of India (FCI), along with private traders and exporters, featured prominently in the consignor and consignee network.

Karnataka accounts for largest share of inflows

Karnataka topped the state-wise movement with 109,012 t, accounting for approximately 18.2% of the total. Uttar Pradesh followed with 81,572 t, while Gujarat recorded 65,644 t. Maharashtra and Assam reported movements of 58,494 t and 57,059 t, respectively. Tamil Nadu also recorded substantial movement at 56,229 t. Together, the top five states accounted for around 62% of the total recorded quantity. Other notable movements included Jharkhand at 42,650 t, Bihar at 36,888 t, Andhra Pradesh at 25,565 t and Kerala at 23,994 t.

Punjab emerges as key loading state

Punjab featured prominently among the loading states, supplying rice to destinations including Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and several northeastern states. Haryana, Telangana and Chhattisgarh also appeared frequently in the loading network. Other contributing states included Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The movement pattern highlights the importance of inter-state transportation in meeting regional rice requirements, particularly in southern and northeastern India.

FCI dominates consignor network

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) featured across most state-wise movements, indicating its significant role in the country’s rice transportation network. Private companies and traders, including KG Enterprises, Mohit Enterprises, Goyal Enterprises, Shivi Export, Janki Traders, Lunia Marketing and Shiv Shakti Agri Commodities, also appeared in the consignor and consignee network.

Outlook

Rice rake movement is expected to remain driven by government distribution requirements, procurement activity and inter-state supply demand. Fresh paddy arrivals and stock requirements across major consuming states will determine movement trends in the coming weeks.

Published Date: November 3, 2026