Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Paddy (Common) market prices in the state of Tamil Nadu. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Tamil Nadu.
| Commodity | Paddy (Common) |
| Average Price | ₹2,597 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹1,200 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹5,260 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Tamil Nadu.
According to latest info, the average price of Paddy (Common) in Tamil Nadu is ₹2,597 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹1,200 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹5,260 /quintal. Live prices of Paddy (Common) from various districts of Tamil Nadu are listed below.
This data was last updated on 3 November 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | kancheepuram | Uthiramerur RM | Paddy (Common) | ADT 37Local | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 |
| 03/11/2026 | Madurai | Madurai RM | Paddy (Common) | OtherLocal | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 03/11/2026 | Thanjavur | Budalur RM | Paddy (Common) | B P TLocal | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 03/11/2026 | Thanjavur | Kumbakonam RM | Paddy (Common) | OtherLocal | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,350 |
| 03/11/2026 | kallakurichi | Thirunavalur RM | Paddy (Common) | OtherLocal | ₹1,612 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,756 |
| 02/11/2026 | Madurai | Madurai RM | Paddy (Common) | OtherLocal | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 02/11/2026 | Thanjavur | Budalur RM | Paddy (Common) | B P TLocal | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 02/11/2026 | Thanjavur | Kumbakonam RM | Paddy (Common) | OtherLocal | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,350 |
| 02/11/2026 | Madurai | Thirumangalam RM | Paddy (Common) | OtherLocal | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 |
| 02/11/2026 | Vellore | Gudiyatham RM | Paddy (Common) | OtherLocal | ₹1,600 | ₹1,667 | ₹1,634 |
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26-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
26 years of mandi records for Tamil Nadu show Paddy (Common) prices under pressure in April (up to 5% below average) and climbing to about 6% above average by October. This seasonal cycle tracks the arrival (supply) pattern.
Record monthly average (high)
₹2,562/quintal
October 2026
Highest single-day price
₹7,269/quintal
March 2023 · Kilpennathur
Record monthly average (low)
₹425/quintal
January 2002
Historical data for Tamil Nadu (since 2001) shows Paddy (Common) peaked in October 2026 at a monthly average of ₹2,562/quintal. At the other extreme, January 2002 saw prices fall to an average of ₹425/quintal.
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | ₹2,056 | ▼ 2.6% |
| November 2024 | ₹2,111 | ▼ 1.7% |
| November 2023 | ₹2,147 | ▲ 13.4% |
| November 2022 | ₹1,893 | ▲ 22.0% |
| November 2021 | ₹1,552 | ▼ 9.8% |
| November 2020 | ₹1,720 | ▼ 5.7% |
| November 2019 | ₹1,824 | ▲ 8.6% |
| November 2018 | ₹1,679 | ▼ 2.3% |
| November 2017 | ₹1,719 |
Based on the latest reporting in the last 7 days (₹/quintal)
| ▲ 4.5% |
| November 2016 | ₹1,645 | ▲ 3.1% |
| November 2015 | ₹1,596 | ▼ 3.3% |
| November 2014 | ₹1,650 | ▲ 11.0% |