In Kolkata, rice prices have dropped by up to 10% in the past month, attributed to increased market supplies and government measures. Non-basmati rice is 7% cheaper, while basmati prices have fallen by 10%. The arrival of the rabi crop from Telangana, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu has contributed to the decline.
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