Rice prices rise for the fourth time in four months, hitting Yeshwanthpur market

Rice prices have risen for the fourth time in four months, causing shock to consumers. At the Yeshwanthpur market, prices for various rice types, from Sonammasuri to Basmati, are increasing. For instance, Sonammasuri rice is crossing the 90 rupee mark and approaching 100 rupees per kg. At the Yeshwanthpur wholesale market, the price of 25 kg Sonammasuri rice bags has risen from 1,430 to 1,820 rupees.