Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) price in Tamil Nadu today
Daily mandi rates for Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) across APMC markets in Tamil Nadu, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 3 Sep 2026.
Quick answer
In Tamil Nadu, the modal price of Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) is about ₹1,834 per quintal (about ₹18/kg) as of 3 Sep 2026 (range ₹830–₹6,076) across 24 markets. That is about 45% above the national modal price of ₹1,261.
Modal₹1,834per quintal
Min₹830lowest
Max₹6,076highest
Markets24in Tamil Nadu
Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) price by market in Tamil Nadu
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammoor APMC | Vellore | ₹3,125 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,200 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Ariyalur Market | Ariyalur | ₹1,709 | ₹862 | ₹2,900 | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Cuddalore | Cuddalore | ₹1,479 | ₹1,439 | ₹1,519 | 2 Sep 2016 |
| Gingee APMC | Villupuram | ₹2,568 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,635 | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Kallakurichi APMC | Villupuram | ₹3,416 | ₹2,659 | ₹4,699 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Karamadai | Coimbatore | ₹1,062 | ₹850 | ₹1,700 | 9 Sep 2016 |
| Kurinchipadi APMC | Cuddalore | ₹2,542 | ₹2,476 | ₹2,656 | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Manalurpet APMC | Villupuram | ₹4,299 | ₹3,987 | ₹4,610 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Namakkal APMC | Namakkal | ₹3,550 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,700 | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Panruti APMC | Cuddalore | ₹3,648 | ₹2,511 | ₹5,822 | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Shrimushnam | Cuddalore | ₹1,520 | ₹1,069 | ₹1,850 | 14 Nov 2016 |
| Shrimushnam APMC | Cuddalore | ₹2,609 | ₹2,609 | ₹2,609 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Theni | Theni | ₹1,369 | ₹830 | ₹1,930 | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Thirukovilur APMC | Villupuram | ₹4,887 | ₹2,009 | ₹6,076 | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Thirumangalam APMC | Madurai | ₹2,783 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Thiruppur | Coimbatore | ₹1,326 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,500 | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Thiruppur APMC | Coimbatore | ₹2,440 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,700 | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Thiruvannamalai | Thiruvannamalai | ₹870 | ₹859 | ₹871 | 20 Feb 2009 |
| Tindivanam APMC | Villupuram | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | ₹2,660 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Vellore APMC | Vellore | ₹2,742 | ₹2,465 | ₹2,909 | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Vikkiravandi APMC | Villupuram | ₹3,499 | ₹2,309 | ₹5,555 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Villupuram APMC | Villupuram | ₹3,080 | ₹2,399 | ₹5,459 | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Virudhachalam | Cuddalore | ₹1,670 | ₹1,539 | ₹3,504 | 6 Oct 2016 |
| Virudhachalam APMC | Cuddalore | ₹2,694 | ₹2,633 | ₹2,816 | 18 Aug 2026 |
Why Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) prices vary across Tamil Nadu
Kharif millet harvested Sep–Oct. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹830 to ₹6,076.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) price in Tamil Nadu today?
The modal price of Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) in Tamil Nadu is around ₹1,834 per quintal as of 3 Sep 2026 (range ₹830–₹6,076).
How many markets report Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) in Tamil Nadu?
24 APMC markets across Tamil Nadu currently report Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) prices in this dataset.
Is Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) cheaper in Tamil Nadu than the national average?
The Tamil Nadu modal price (₹1,834) is above the all-India modal price of ₹1,261 per quintal.