Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Maize in Tamil-nadu is currently ₹2,351 per quintal (₹23.51/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Maize available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Maize is ₹1,200 per quintal in Thondamuthur Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Maize being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Maize is recorded at ₹3,147 per quintal in Thirumangalam Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 57 Mandis in Tamil-nadu today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Maize 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 Maize?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹2,351, 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 Maize 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
Pudukkottai	1	₹1,550	₹1,700	₹1,625
Ramanathapuram	1	₹1,500	₹1,800	₹1,655
Tenkasi	1	₹1,600	₹1,850	₹1,750
Tirunelveli	2	₹1,500	₹2,600	₹1,913
Namakkal	2	₹1,700	₹2,260	₹2,028
Salem	2	₹1,900	₹2,590	₹2,221
Coimbatore	5	₹1,200	₹2,600	₹2,225
Vellore	2	₹1,400	₹3,000	₹2,290
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)	5	₹1,500	₹2,800	₹2,306
Dindigul	1	₹2,000	₹2,700	₹2,330
Perambalur	1	₹2,300	₹2,400	₹2,350
Tiruchirappalli	1	₹2,200	₹2,600	₹2,355
Virudhunagar	4	₹1,900	₹2,600	₹2,363
Tiruvannamalai	2	₹1,700	₹2,643	₹2,381
Madurai	2	₹1,800	₹3,147	₹2,424
Viluppuram	10	₹1,219	₹2,783	₹2,437
Cuddalore	4	₹1,837	₹2,689	₹2,469
Ariyalur	2	₹1,900	₹2,688	₹2,472
Erode	1	₹2,200	₹2,751	₹2,529
Theni	1	₹2,450	₹2,700	₹2,550

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeOther	Panruti	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹2509	₹2583	₹2546	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Pethappampatti	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹2100	₹2600	₹2350	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Chinnasalem	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2460	₹2583	₹2522	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Sangarapuram	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2579	₹2631	₹2605	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Kilpennathur	Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu	₹2349	₹2619	₹2484	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Pudur	Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu	₹2000	₹2500	₹2250	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Alangeyam	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹2600	₹2691	₹2646	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Villupuram	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2391	₹2649	₹2520	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Kallakurichi	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2469	₹2536	₹2503	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Manalurpet	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2178	₹2589	₹2384	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Sankarankovil	Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu	₹1650	₹1750	₹1700	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Cuddalore	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹1837	₹1837	₹1837	2026-07-24
MaizeOther	Kovilpatti	Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-07-23
MaizeOther	Vikkiravandi	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2299	₹2569	₹2434	2026-07-23
MaizeOther	Virudhunagar	Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu	₹2450	₹2550	₹2500	2026-07-23
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