Maize (Makka) Mandi Bhav in Tamil Nadu Today (8 October 2026) मक्का

On 8 October 2026, the typical Maize mandi price in Tamil Nadu was ₹2,618/quintal (₹26.2/kg); ₹1,950–3,010 across 12 mandis.
₹26.2/kg · ₹2,618/quintal · ₹26,180/tonne (1 quintal = 100 kg, 1 tonne = 10 quintal)

Typical price (modal)₹2,618/quintal · ₹26/kg
↓ −3.8%in 12 days
Lowest₹1,950
Highest₹3,010
Markets12
MSP₹2,410

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: ₹1,950–₹3,010 / quintal (₹20–₹30 / kg) across 12 Tamil Nadu markets

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Last week (1 Oct–7 Oct): ₹2,553 · 17 days: ₹2,623

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Prices by mandi in Tamil Nadu

35 markets (12 reported on 8 Oct, the rest earlier) · ₹/quintal
Market
Variety
Min
Max
Typical price
vs range
Vellore APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,989
₹3,030
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,600
₹2,800
▲ upper half
Alangeyam APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,685
₹2,701
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,583
₹2,758
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,596
₹2,697
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,629
₹2,635
▲ upper half
Villupuram APMCTamil Nadu
Other
₹2,570
₹2,639
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,469
₹2,719
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,583
₹2,583
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,509
₹2,649
▲ upper half
Other
₹2,300
₹2,580
▼ lower half
Other
₹1,900
₹2,000
▼ lower half
Jayamkondam APMCTamil Nadureported 7 Oct
Other
₹2,599
₹2,619
▲ upper half
Sangarapuram APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,589
₹2,660
▲ upper half
Andimadom APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,546
₹2,617
▲ upper half
Namagiripettai APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,320
₹2,711
▲ upper half
Madathukulam APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,400
₹2,600
▲ upper half
Manalurpet APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,369
₹2,549
▼ lower half
Vettavalam APMCTamil Nadureported 6 Oct
Other
₹2,325
₹2,417
▼ lower half
Thammampati APMCTamil Nadureported 5 Oct
Other
₹2,550
₹2,600
▲ upper half
Tittakudi APMCTamil Nadureported 5 Oct
Other
₹2,469
₹2,480
▼ lower half
Palladam APMCTamil Nadureported 1 Oct
Other
₹1,800
₹2,400
▼ lower half
Aruppukottai APMCTamil Nadureported 1 Oct
Other
₹1,850
₹2,000
▼ lower half
Theni APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹2,800
₹3,000
▲ upper half
Veppur APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹2,639
₹2,669
▲ upper half
Kamuthi APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹2,480
₹2,630
▲ upper half
Vaniyambadi APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹2,000
₹2,400
▼ lower half
Pongalur APMCTamil Nadureported 30 Sep
Other
₹1,400
₹1,500
▼ lower half
Panruti APMCTamil Nadureported 29 Sep
Other
₹2,659
₹2,659
▲ upper half
Gingee APMCTamil Nadureported 29 Sep
Other
₹2,580
₹2,650
▲ upper half
Sulur APMCTamil Nadureported 29 Sep
Other
₹2,000
₹2,200
▼ lower half
Sankarankovil APMCTamil Nadureported 29 Sep
Other
₹1,600
₹1,800
▼ lower half
Thirumangalam APMCTamil Nadureported 27 Sep
Other
₹2,200
₹2,300
▼ lower half
Thathaiyangarpettai APMCTamil Nadureported 25 Sep
Other
₹2,700
₹2,800
▲ upper half
Thondamuthur APMCTamil Nadureported 25 Sep
Other
₹1,200
₹3,200
▼ lower half

Price history in Tamil Nadu

₹2,520₹2,632₹2,74421 Sep8 Oct

Typical mandi rate in Tamil Nadu is -3.8% over the last 12 days it has data for — ranging ₹2,520–₹2,744 per quintal.

This week (5–8 October) the typical price moved between ₹2,520–₹2,618 per quintal.

Next week estimate

₹2,450–₹2,650 per quintal (roughly steady)

Based on: the last 2–4 weeks' trend (−2.6% 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): ₹2,410 / quintal. Today's typical mandi rate is in Tamil Nadu is ₹2,618, which is +8.6% above MSP · 1 of 12 Tamil Nadu markets are trading below MSP today.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Maize price in Tamil Nadu today?

Maize traded between ₹1,950–₹3,010 per quintal (₹20–₹30 per kg) across 12 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 Maize today?

Rajapalayam APMC had the lowest reported price in Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2026 at ₹1,950 per quintal.

Which market in Tamil Nadu has the highest Maize price today?

Vellore APMC had the highest reported price in Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2026 at ₹3,010 per quintal.

Is Maize covered under the government's MSP scheme?

Yes — the MSP for Maize (Kharif 2026-27) is ₹2,410 per quintal. The average rate in Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2026 was ₹2,618, which is +8.6% above MSP.

Is the Maize price in Tamil Nadu rising or falling?

Over the last 12 days, the average mandi rate for Maize in Tamil Nadu has fallen 3.8%, ranging ₹2,520–₹2,744 per quintal in that window.

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