Turmeric price in Tamil Nadu today
Daily mandi rates for Turmeric across APMC markets in Tamil Nadu, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 22 Sep 2026.
Quick answer
In Tamil Nadu, the modal price of Turmeric is about ₹8,048 per quintal (about ₹80/kg) as of 22 Sep 2026 (range ₹799–₹20,000) across 23 markets. That is about 20% below the national modal price of ₹10,051.
Modal₹8,048per quintal
Min₹799lowest
Max₹20,000highest
Markets23in Tamil Nadu
Turmeric price by market in Tamil Nadu
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Chennai | ₹12,522 | ₹10,730 | ₹15,150 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Chinnasalem | Villupuram | ₹5,720 | ₹3,009 | ₹6,669 | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Chithode APMC | Erode | ₹13,254 | ₹12,982 | ₹13,525 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Coimbatore | Coimbatore | ₹7,619 | ₹5,302 | ₹15,110 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Coimbatore APMC | Coimbatore | ₹13,686 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,572 | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Dharampuri APMC | Dharmapuri | ₹12,750 | ₹11,500 | ₹14,000 | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Erode | Erode | ₹6,987 | ₹4,511 | ₹9,669 | 28 Dec 2017 |
| Gangavalli | Salem | ₹8,351 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,778 | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Karamadai | Coimbatore | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 | 18 May 2017 |
| Karur | Karur | ₹7,216 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,900 | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Kolathur | Salem | ₹7,959 | ₹7,469 | ₹8,449 | 28 Aug 2017 |
| Namagiripettai | Namakkal | ₹7,784 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,379 | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Namagiripettai APMC | Namakkal | ₹14,635 | ₹7,500 | ₹18,099 | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Perundurai | Erode | ₹7,225 | ₹799 | ₹8,793 | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Perundurai APMC | Erode | ₹15,977 | ₹12,555 | ₹17,455 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Salem | Salem | ₹8,599 | ₹5,850 | ₹16,000 | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Sevur | Coimbatore | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Thammampati | Salem | ₹12,900 | ₹12,800 | ₹13,000 | 4 Oct 2010 |
| Thondamuthur | Coimbatore | ₹7,117 | ₹5,600 | ₹8,850 | 26 Dec 2017 |
| Tiruchengode | Namakkal | ₹7,651 | ₹5,866 | ₹9,943 | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Vazhapadi | Salem | ₹14,766 | ₹14,270 | ₹15,215 | 11 Nov 2010 |
| Vellore | Vellore | ₹7,450 | ₹4,550 | ₹11,000 | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Velur | Namakkal | ₹7,500 | ₹7,100 | ₹8,500 | 22 Jun 2017 |
Why Turmeric prices vary across Tamil Nadu
Harvested Jan–Mar; traded as finger and bulb. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹799 to ₹20,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Turmeric price in Tamil Nadu today?
The modal price of Turmeric in Tamil Nadu is around ₹8,048 per quintal as of 22 Sep 2026 (range ₹799–₹20,000).
How many markets report Turmeric in Tamil Nadu?
23 APMC markets across Tamil Nadu currently report Turmeric prices in this dataset.
Is Turmeric cheaper in Tamil Nadu than the national average?
The Tamil Nadu modal price (₹8,048) is at or below the all-India modal price of ₹10,051 per quintal.