India: Rice rake movement stands at 72,000 tonnes, Bihar and Karnataka lead inflows

• Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Punjab and Bihar emerge as key loading states.
• FCI remains the primary participant in rail-based rice transportation.

India’s rice rake movement stood at 72,000 tonnes, according to BigMint data last updated on October 9, 2026. The latest assessment highlights inter-state rice transportation from surplus and procurement regions to consuming centres, with government agencies and private companies participating in the movement.

Bihar records highest rice rake inflow

Bihar recorded the highest rice rake inflow at 26,573 t, with supplies originating from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Punjab. Karnataka recorded an inflow of 19,622 t, with supplies originating from Odisha, Punjab and Chhattisgarh. Jharkhand followed with 18,052 t, receiving rice from Odisha. Andhra Pradesh received 5,158 t from Chhattisgarh, while Assam recorded 2,579 t from Bihar.

FCI dominates rice transportation

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) remained a key participant in the reported rice movements, handling supplies to Bihar, Jharkhand and Karnataka. The Bihar State Food Corporation Limited was also involved in deliveries to Bihar. Private participation was recorded in movements to Andhra Pradesh and Assam. Bhagwati Agri Commodity Private Limited handled supplies to Andhra Pradesh, while Ripuraj Agro Private Limited was associated with movement to Assam.

Key loading states

Chhattisgarh emerged as an important loading origin, supplying rice to Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka. Odisha supplied rice to Bihar, Jharkhand and Karnataka, while Punjab contributed to movements to Bihar and Karnataka. Bihar also served as a loading state for supplies to Assam. These routes highlight the role of major rice-producing and procurement regions in supporting inter-state distribution.

Outlook

Rail-based rice movement continues to support the transportation of rice across key consuming regions. Bihar, Jharkhand and Karnataka accounted for the bulk of the reported inflows, while FCI and state procurement agencies remained important participants. Loading activity from Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Punjab and Bihar is expected to remain relevant to inter-state rice distribution as the new procurement and marketing cycle progresses.