Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in Tamil-nadu is currently ₹1,264 per quintal (₹12.64/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Rice available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Rice is ₹440 per quintal in Ulundurpettai Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Rice being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Rice is recorded at ₹2,680 per quintal in Anthiyur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 17 Mandis in Tamil-nadu today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Rice 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 Rice?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹1,264, 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 Rice 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
Cuddalore	2	₹449	₹793	₹531
Salem	1	₹530	₹550	₹540
Viluppuram	2	₹440	₹1,500	₹737
Madurai	1	₹740	₹850	₹795
Tirunelveli	1	₹900	₹1,100	₹1,000
Virudhunagar	3	₹950	₹1,640	₹1,180
Vellore	1	₹1,158	₹1,458	₹1,321
kancheepuram	1	₹1,565	₹1,585	₹1,575
Ramanathapuram	1	₹1,323	₹1,900	₹1,654
Erode	3	₹1,150	₹2,680	₹1,839
Chennai	1	₹1,750	₹2,400	₹2,098

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceOther	Boothapadi	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹1600	₹2230	₹2076	2019-06-11
Rice1009 Kar	Tindivanam	Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu	₹1253	₹1253	₹1253	2019-02-20
RiceADT 39	Boothapadi	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹1232	₹1553	₹1530	2018-12-25
RicePonni	Boothapadi	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹1692	₹2024	₹1900	2018-10-02
RiceOther	Sathur	Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu	₹1600	₹1640	₹1620	2014-09-26
RiceADT 39	Rajapalayam	Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu	₹950	₹980	₹965	2013-04-09
RiceOther	Moolanur	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹1150	₹1150	₹1150	2013-03-26
RiceOther	Vellore	Vellore, Tamil Nadu	₹1158	₹1458	₹1321	2011-07-21
RiceCoarse	Acharapakkam	kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu	₹1565	₹1585	₹1575	2011-03-05
RiceB P T	Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹2200	₹2350	₹2280	2010-09-16
RiceOther	Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹2200	₹2350	₹2280	2010-09-16
RiceCO-43 (Medium) Boiled	Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹1800	₹2400	₹2000	2010-09-15
RiceAP Raw Rice Baptla Ponni	Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹1750	₹2000	₹1830	2010-07-09
RicePonni	Sankarankovil	Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu	₹900	₹1100	₹1000	2010-06-10
RiceOther	Virudhunagar	Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu	₹950	₹960	₹955	2009-09-03
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