Paddy (Common) (Dhan) Mandi Bhav in Tamil Nadu Today (8 October 2026) धान

On 8 October 2026, the typical Paddy (Common) mandi price in Tamil Nadu was ₹2,345/quintal (₹23.5/kg); ₹1,815–4,150 across 23 mandis.
₹23.5/kg · ₹2,345/quintal · ₹23,450/tonne (1 quintal = 100 kg, 1 tonne = 10 quintal)

Typical price (modal)₹2,345/quintal · ₹23/kg
↓ −16.4%in 14 days
Lowest₹1,815
Highest₹4,150
Markets23
MSP₹2,441

Price date: 8 October 2026 · Updated on 8 Oct 2026 at 10:07 pm IST
Source: Government of India — Agmarknet / data.gov.in, synced 3× daily

8 October 2026 · Range: ₹1,815–₹4,150 / quintal (₹18–₹42 / kg) across 23 Tamil Nadu markets

Sell or wait?

Price is 7% below last week

Below MSP (₹2,441). A government procurement centre may pay MSP.

If you can store it safely, waiting a few days may pay.

Last week (1 Oct–7 Oct): ₹2,526 · 17 days: ₹2,460

Best mandi near you → Based on mandi prices, not a forecast.

Prices by mandi in Tamil Nadu

51 markets (23 reported on 8 Oct, the rest earlier) · ₹/quintal
Market
Variety
Min
Max
Typical price
vs range
Madurai APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹4,000
₹4,300
▲ upper half
Other
₹3,600
₹3,933
▲ upper half
Cheyyar APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,820
₹4,039
▲ upper half
Avalurpet APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,367
₹4,280
▲ upper half
Ponni
₹3,013
₹3,372
▲ upper half
Vellore APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹1,889
₹4,415
▲ upper half
Ammoor APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹1,600
₹4,294
▼ lower half
Villupuram APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,201
₹3,244
▼ lower half
Ponni
₹2,200
₹2,800
▼ lower half
ADT 37
₹2,319
₹2,577
▼ lower half
Budalur APMCTamil Nadu
B P T
₹2,300
₹2,500
▼ lower half
Vandavasi APMCTamil Nadu
ADT 37
₹1,985
₹2,705
▼ lower half
Other
₹2,000
₹2,500
▼ lower half
Vadaseri APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,000
₹2,400
▼ lower half
ADT 37
₹2,000
₹2,400
▼ lower half
Other
₹2,036
₹2,278
▼ lower half
Vettavalam APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,000
₹2,173
▼ lower half
Other
₹1,825
₹2,167
▼ lower half
Chetpet APMCTamil Nadu
ADT 37
₹1,452
₹2,519
▼ lower half
ADT 37
₹1,733
₹2,213
▼ lower half
Gudiyatham APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹1,867
₹2,000
▼ lower half
Tiruttani APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹1,800
₹2,000
▼ lower half
Arani APMCTamil Nadu
ADT 37
₹1,815
₹1,815
▼ lower half
Thirumangalam APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹3,200
₹3,400
▲ upper half
Kalavai APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹2,200
₹2,400
▼ lower half
Tisayanvilai APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹2,000
₹2,200
▼ lower half
Usilampatty APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹2,000
₹2,200
▼ lower half
Vaniyambadi APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹1,600
₹2,000
▼ lower half
Thondamuthur APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹1,200
₹2,200
▼ lower half
Ambur APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹1,500
₹1,700
▼ lower half
Sangarapuram APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,419
₹3,319
▼ lower half
Devakottai APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,500
₹3,000
▼ lower half
Palladam APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,400
₹2,800
▼ lower half
Manamadurai APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,300
₹2,500
▼ lower half
Monday Market APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,100
₹2,400
▼ lower half
Thirunavalur APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹1,768
₹1,785
▼ lower half
Katpadi APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹1,200
₹1,300
▼ lower half
Thoothukudi APMCTamil Nadureported 5 Oct
Other
₹1,800
₹2,100
▼ lower half
Paramakudi APMCTamil Nadureported 1 Oct
Other
₹2,780
₹3,000
▼ lower half
Kallupatti RM APMCTamil Nadureported 1 Oct
Other
₹1,500
₹1,600
▼ lower half
Singampuneri APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹2,500
₹2,714
▼ lower half
Alangudi APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹2,000
₹2,200
▼ lower half
Cuddalore APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹1,987
₹1,987
▼ lower half
Thiruvennainallur APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
ADT 37
₹1,762
₹2,101
▼ lower half
Tindivanam APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹1,500
₹1,500
▼ lower half
Gingee APMCTamil Nadureported 29 Sep
Other
₹1,333
₹3,665
▼ lower half
Ponnamaravathy APMCTamil Nadureported 29 Sep
Other
₹1,950
₹2,050
▼ lower half
Panruti APMCTamil Nadureported 29 Sep
Other
₹1,601
₹1,734
▼ lower half
Desur APMCTamil Nadureported 25 Sep
ADT 37
₹2,367
₹2,547
▼ lower half
Virudhachalam APMCTamil Nadureported 25 Sep
B P T
₹2,185
₹2,279
▼ lower half

Price history in Tamil Nadu

₹2,323₹3,161₹4,00021 Sep8 Oct

Typical mandi rate in Tamil Nadu is -16.4% over the last 14 days it has data for — ranging ₹2,323–₹4,000 per quintal.

This week (3–8 October) the typical price moved between ₹2,345–₹4,000 per quintal.

Next week estimate

₹2,370–₹2,570 per quintal (likely firmer)

Based on: the last 2–4 weeks' trend (+5.4% a week). We don't have last year's data for this yet, so this uses the recent trend only.

This is an estimate from past prices, not advice or a guarantee. Weather, arrivals and demand can move prices at any time — check your own mandi's latest rate before selling.

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MSP check

Government MSP (Kharif 2026-27): ₹2,441 / quintal. Today's typical mandi rate is in Tamil Nadu is ₹2,345, which is -3.9% below MSP · 13 of 23 Tamil Nadu markets are trading below MSP today.

Paddy(Common) in other states

Frequently asked questions

What is the Paddy(Common) price in Tamil Nadu today?

Paddy(Common) traded between ₹1,815–₹4,150 per quintal (₹18–₹42 per kg) across 23 APMC markets in Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2026 (the latest reported day), based on Agmarknet data.

Which market in Tamil Nadu has the cheapest Paddy(Common) today?

Arani APMC had the lowest reported price in Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2026 at ₹1,815 per quintal.

Which market in Tamil Nadu has the highest Paddy(Common) price today?

Madurai APMC had the highest reported price in Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2026 at ₹4,150 per quintal.

Is Paddy(Common) covered under the government's MSP scheme?

Yes — the MSP for Paddy(Common) (Kharif 2026-27) is ₹2,441 per quintal. The average rate in Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2026 was ₹2,345, which is -3.9% below MSP.

Is the Paddy(Common) price in Tamil Nadu rising or falling?

Over the last 14 days, the average mandi rate for Paddy(Common) in Tamil Nadu has fallen 16.4%, ranging ₹2,323–₹4,000 per quintal in that window.

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