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 ₹2,515 per quintal (₹25.15/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 ₹1,250 per quintal in Virudhunagar 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 ₹3,100 per quintal in Thirumangalam Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 46 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 ₹2,515, 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
Ramanathapuram	1	₹1,500	₹1,800	₹1,650
Tenkasi	1	₹1,750	₹1,850	₹1,800
Vellore	1	₹1,600	₹2,500	₹2,067
Virudhunagar	4	₹1,250	₹2,750	₹2,146
Tirunelveli	2	₹1,600	₹2,700	₹2,205
Salem	2	₹1,850	₹2,590	₹2,264
Dindigul	1	₹2,100	₹2,600	₹2,350
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)	3	₹1,600	₹2,900	₹2,463
Tiruchirappalli	1	₹2,400	₹2,600	₹2,470
Coimbatore	3	₹2,050	₹2,750	₹2,474
Viluppuram	10	₹1,626	₹2,858	₹2,555
Tiruvannamalai	2	₹1,620	₹3,050	₹2,573
Cuddalore	5	₹2,000	₹2,703	₹2,596
Theni	1	₹2,500	₹2,700	₹2,600
Ariyalur	2	₹2,512	₹2,646	₹2,609
Madurai	2	₹1,800	₹3,100	₹2,720
Erode	1	₹2,651	₹2,849	₹2,778

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeOther	Thiruppur	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹2050	₹2200	₹2125	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Ettayapuram	Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu	₹2500	₹2800	₹2650	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Kilpennathur	Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu	₹2489	₹2696	₹2593	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Shrimushnam	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹2622	₹2657	₹2640	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Vandavasi	Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu	₹3050	₹3050	₹3050	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Villupuram	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2499	₹2679	₹2589	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Pethappampatti	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹2450	₹2600	₹2525	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Thirukovilur	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2590	₹2858	₹2724	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Kallakurichi	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2529	₹2729	₹2629	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Manalurpet	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2310	₹2646	₹2478	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Alangeyam	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹2750	₹2830	₹2790	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Sangarapuram	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2611	₹2666	₹2639	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Vikkiravandi	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2354	₹2560	₹2457	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Kovilpatti	Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-09-03
MaizeOther	Thirumangalam	Madurai, Tamil Nadu	₹2800	₹2900	₹2850	2026-09-02
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