Question 1

What is the current average price of Capsicum in Tamil-nadu?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Capsicum in Tamil-nadu is currently ₹5,659 per quintal (₹56.59/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Capsicum available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Capsicum is ₹700 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Capsicum being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Capsicum is recorded at ₹9,000 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Capsicum prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 81 Mandis in Tamil-nadu today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Capsicum prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Tamil-nadu, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Capsicum?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹5,659, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Tamil-nadu have the best Capsicum rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Krishnagiri	4	₹2,500	₹5,000	₹3,366
kancheepuram	3	₹4,000	₹6,000	₹4,472
Vellore	4	₹3,000	₹5,600	₹4,486
Erode	2	₹4,000	₹6,000	₹4,581
Namakkal	2	₹4,000	₹7,000	₹4,728
Tiruchirappalli	4	₹4,000	₹5,500	₹4,821
Tirunelveli	3	₹4,500	₹5,500	₹4,906
Theni	3	₹4,000	₹5,500	₹4,921
Ranipet	2	₹4,800	₹5,000	₹4,945
Tiruvallur	1	₹5,000	₹5,000	₹5,000
Cuddalore	1	₹5,000	₹6,000	₹5,071
Nilgiris	3	₹3,800	₹7,000	₹5,614
Pudukkottai	1	₹5,000	₹7,000	₹5,643
Perambalur	1	₹5,500	₹6,400	₹5,936
Chengalpattu	5	₹5,000	₹8,000	₹5,946
Coimbatore	6	₹3,800	₹9,000	₹5,979
Tenkasi	1	₹6,000	₹6,000	₹6,000
Salem	11	₹4,000	₹9,000	₹6,001
Madurai	4	₹4,800	₹7,000	₹6,096
Tiruvannamalai	3	₹700	₹8,000	₹6,223
Viluppuram	2	₹6,000	₹8,000	₹6,250
Karur	2	₹5,500	₹7,000	₹6,650
Dharmapuri	5	₹4,500	₹7,000	₹6,664
Thanjavur	3	₹6,000	₹7,200	₹6,705
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)	2	₹5,000	₹8,000	₹6,750
Sivaganga	1	₹6,500	₹8,000	₹7,107
Dindigul	1	₹7,000	₹8,000	₹7,500
kallakurichi	1	₹9,000	₹9,000	₹9,000

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CapsicumCapsicum	Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹4200	₹4600	₹4400	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Vellore, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹2500	₹3000	₹2750	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹5500	₹5800	₹5650	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Theni, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹3000	₹3500	₹3250	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Ranipet, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Madurai, Tamil Nadu	₹6000	₹7000	₹6500	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu	₹7000	₹8000	₹7500	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹6500	₹7000	₹6750	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Vellore, Tamil Nadu	₹4500	₹4500	₹4500	2026-09-20
CapsicumCapsicum	Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai )	Namakkal, Tamil Nadu	₹4500	₹5000	₹4750	2026-09-20
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