Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Turmeric in Tamil-nadu is currently ₹12,911 per quintal (₹129.11/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Turmeric available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Turmeric is ₹5,000 per quintal in Thondamuthur Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Turmeric being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Turmeric is recorded at ₹31,019 per quintal in Chinnasalem Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Turmeric prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 20 Mandis in Tamil-nadu today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Turmeric 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 Turmeric?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹12,911, 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 Turmeric 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
Coimbatore	3	₹5,000	₹15,000	₹11,457
Vellore	1	₹8,268	₹12,212	₹11,866
Krishnagiri	1	₹10,119	₹13,991	₹12,103
Erode	3	₹6,504	₹15,099	₹12,196
Namakkal	3	₹6,000	₹16,862	₹12,276
Salem	3	₹9,045	₹14,652	₹12,610
Dharmapuri	1	₹11,391	₹14,121	₹12,628
Viluppuram	1	₹9,019	₹31,019	₹20,019

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
TurmericOther	Chithode	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹7563	₹8001	₹7782	2026-05-06
TurmericOther	Thalaivasal	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹13000	₹14500	₹13750	2026-05-06
TurmericOther	Coimbatore	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	₹11200	₹11700	₹11450	2026-05-05
TurmericOther	Krishnagiri	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹11699	₹13509	₹12604	2026-05-05
TurmericOther	Namagiripettai	Namakkal, Tamil Nadu	₹6845	₹13291	₹10068	2026-05-05
TurmericOther	Chithode	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹7000	₹11504	₹9252	2026-05-05
TurmericOther	Erode	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹11209	₹14611	₹12910	2026-05-04
TurmericOther	Konganapuram	Salem, Tamil Nadu	₹11021	₹14404	₹12713	2026-04-30
TurmericOther	Chithode	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹9901	₹14300	₹12101	2026-04-30
TurmericOther	Erode	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹11239	₹14601	₹12920	2026-04-30
TurmericOther	Namagiripettai	Namakkal, Tamil Nadu	₹13743	₹14586	₹14165	2026-04-30
TurmericOther	Perundurai	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹11599	₹14309	₹12954	2026-04-29
TurmericOther	Krishnagiri	Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu	₹11491	₹13193	₹12342	2026-04-29
TurmericOther	Chithode	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹7500	₹14279	₹10890	2026-04-29
TurmericOther	Erode	Erode, Tamil Nadu	₹11218	₹14386	₹12802	2026-04-29
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