What does modal price mean?

Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).

Where does this data come from?

Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.

What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?

For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.

What date does the headline price refer to?

The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).

How far back does the chart go?

The chart uses all matching records in our database from 01/01/2025 through 08/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.

What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?

In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹1,750.00 on 12/02/2026 and the highest was ₹2,916.67 on 13/07/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).

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Maize price today in Salem, Tamil Nadu — ₹17.75/kg (₹1,775/quintal) — 08/04/2026

Modal mandi price for Maize in Salem, Tamil Nadu, in INR per quintal (= 100 kg) and approx. ₹/kg. Reporting date in DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format) is the latest day with arrivals in our database.

At a glance

On 08/04/2026, the average modal price for Maize across mandis in Salem, Tamil Nadu in our database was ₹1,775/quintal (≈ ₹17.75/kg), with same-day modal prices ranging from ₹1,775/quintal to ₹1,775/quintal (₹17.75/kg–₹17.75/kg). Our historical series for Maize in this district runs from 01/01/2025 to 08/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). 18 mandis in Salem reported Maize in the past year.

365d vs prior year

-2.4%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Salem

Last ~12 months (daily avg.)

₹1,750/quintal – ₹2,917/quintal

₹17.50/kg–₹29.17/kg · low / high

Daily modal price and same-day spread (Salem)

Average modal (line) with min/max modal reported that day across mandis in Salem for Maize. Quintal = 100 kg.

Monthly average modal price · Salem

One point per calendar month for Maize in Salem. Smoothes day-to-day noise.

Mandis in Salem reporting Maize

APMC markets ordered by reporting activity in the last 365 days, with each mandi's latest min/max/modal in INR per quintal and per kg.

Mandi-level Maize prices in Salem
Market	Variety	Latest date	Min (₹/q)	Max (₹/q)	Modal (₹/q)	≈ ₹/kg
Hasthampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	31/10/2025	2,000	2,500	2,500	25.00
Mettur (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	04/11/2025	2,500	2,500	2,500	25.00
Thathakapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	03/11/2025	2,000	2,500	2,500	25.00
Ammapet (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	03/11/2025	2,000	2,500	2,500	25.00
Sooramangalam (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	23/10/2025	2,500	2,500	2,500	25.00
Jalagandapuram (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	02/11/2025	2,500	3,000	3,000	30.00
Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	27/10/2025	2,000	2,500	2,500	25.00
Sooramangalam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	26/02/2026	2,500	3,000	2,750	27.50
Ammapet (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	23/02/2026	2,000	2,500	2,250	22.50
Hasthampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	24/02/2026	2,100	2,500	2,300	23.00
Mettur (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	23/02/2026	2,000	2,500	2,250	22.50
Thathakapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	24/02/2026	2,500	3,000	2,750	27.50
Jalagandapuram (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	26/02/2026	2,500	3,000	2,750	27.50
Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	23/02/2026	2,500	3,000	2,750	27.50
Athur (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC	Deshi Red	16/01/2026	2,500	3,000	2,750	27.50
Elampillai (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	18/10/2025	2,000	2,500	2,500	25.00
Athur (Uzhavar Sandhai )	Deshi Red	03/10/2025	2,500	3,000	3,000	30.00
Attur APMC	Other	08/04/2026	1,700	1,850	1,775	17.75

Maize across Tamil Nadu All-India Maize rate All mandi prices in Salem

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FAQ

What does modal price mean?: Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).
Where does this data come from?: Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.
What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?: For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.
What date does the headline price refer to?: The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).
How far back does the chart go?: The chart uses all matching records in our database from 01/01/2025 through 08/04/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.
What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?: In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹1,750.00 on 12/02/2026 and the highest was ₹2,916.67 on 13/07/2025 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).