Telangana Government Fixes Maximum Retail Prices for Rice to Curb Price Hikes

The Telangana government has taken a serious view of the recent rise in rice prices across the state and has announced maximum retail price limits for several varieties. The Civil Supplies Department has also clarified that reports circulating about a rice shortage are misleading. The move aims to prevent traders from taking advantage of public concerns and selling rice at excessive prices.

Under the new price limits, BPT and KNM rice varieties can be sold for a maximum of ₹66 per kilogram. The ceiling price for RNR and Telangana Sona rice has been fixed at ₹74 per kilogram, while HMT and JSR varieties have been capped at ₹79 per kilogram. The Civil Supplies Department has warned that strict action will be taken against traders who sell rice above the prescribed maximum retail price.