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 ₹2,441 per quintal (₹24.41/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 Gingee 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 ₹3,469 per quintal in Chinnasalem Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Maize prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 49 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 ₹2,441, 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	₹1,400	₹1,800	₹1,664
Tenkasi	1	₹1,750	₹1,850	₹1,800
Madurai	2	₹1,800	₹2,300	₹2,075
Tirunelveli	2	₹1,500	₹2,600	₹2,209
Salem	2	₹1,850	₹2,590	₹2,223
Vellore	2	₹1,600	₹2,789	₹2,246
Virudhunagar	3	₹1,250	₹2,620	₹2,275
Coimbatore	4	₹1,500	₹2,700	₹2,317
Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)	3	₹1,600	₹2,800	₹2,344
Perambalur	1	₹2,300	₹2,400	₹2,350
Tiruchirappalli	1	₹2,200	₹2,500	₹2,392
Tiruvannamalai	2	₹1,620	₹2,645	₹2,421
Dindigul	1	₹2,300	₹2,700	₹2,500
Viluppuram	10	₹1,200	₹3,469	₹2,525
Cuddalore	6	₹1,837	₹2,689	₹2,532
Theni	1	₹2,500	₹2,700	₹2,600
Ariyalur	1	₹2,428	₹2,688	₹2,604
Erode	1	₹2,600	₹2,849	₹2,712

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
MaizeOther	Alangeyam	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹2700	₹2736	₹2718	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Shrimushnam	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹2604	₹2613	₹2609	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Veppur	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹2651	₹2651	₹2651	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Villupuram	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2499	₹2569	₹2534	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Kallakurichi	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2560	₹2715	₹2638	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Thirukovilur	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2615	₹2689	₹2652	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Usilampatty	Madurai, Tamil Nadu	₹1800	₹2000	₹1900	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Manalurpet	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2309	₹2625	₹2467	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Thathaiyangarpettai	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu	₹2400	₹2500	₹2450	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Thammampati	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹1850	₹2350	₹2100	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Panruti	Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu	₹2579	₹2579	₹2579	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Sangarapuram	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2519	₹2619	₹2569	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Vikkiravandi	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹2369	₹2620	₹2495	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Kilpennathur	Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu	₹2489	₹2645	₹2567	2026-08-14
MaizeOther	Aruppukottai	Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu	₹2300	₹2400	₹2350	2026-08-13
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