Chilli Mandi Price in Salem, Tamil Nadu
Chilli sold at a median modal price of ₹4,250 per quintal in Salem on 18 Sep 2026, against ₹4,350 on 17 Sep 2026. That is 0.8% below the 30-day average of ₹4,283. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹5,500.
- Latest modal
- ₹4,250₹43 per kg · 18 Sep 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹4,2833 reported days
- 90-day change
- 0.0%3 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹5,500Salem is -22.7%
Chilli price trend in Salem
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 18 Sep 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Mandis in Salem, 18 Sep 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai)Green Chilly · Local | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,250 |
| Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,250 |
| Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,300 |
| Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,250 |
| Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,250 |
| Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,250 |
| Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 |
| Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 |
| Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 |
| Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,100 |
| Mecheri(Uzhavar Sandhai)Green Chilly · Local | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,750 |
| Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly · Local | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,750 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | ₹4,250 | ₹3,750 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,250 | 12 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 | 6 |
Only days a mandi reported are listed. A missing date means no report, not a price of zero.
Chilli in nearby districts
| District | Distance | Median modal |
|---|---|---|
| Namakkal18 Sep 2026 | ≈40 km | ₹5,950 |
| Dharmapuri18 Sep 2026 | ≈56 km | ₹4,250 |
| Kallakuruchi18 Sep 2026 | ≈83 km | ₹6,000 |
| Perambalur18 Sep 2026 | ≈88 km | ₹5,200 |
| Karur18 Sep 2026 | ≈94 km | ₹5,750 |
| Erode18 Sep 2026 | ≈95 km | ₹6,250 |
| Thirupathur18 Sep 2026 | ≈97 km | ₹5,500 |
| Krishnagiri18 Sep 2026 | ≈99 km | ₹4,250 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the chilli price in Salem today?
On 18 Sep 2026, 13 reports from Salem gave a median modal price of ₹4,250 per quintal (about ₹43 per kg), ranging from ₹3,750 to ₹5,250.
Is chilli cheaper in Salem than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Salem's median was 22.7% below the Tamil Nadu median of ₹5,500 on the same day. Different varieties and grades can explain part of a gap.
How has the chilli price in Salem changed recently?
Across 3 reported days in the last 90, the median moved 0.0%. The highest was ₹4,350 on 17 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹4,250 on 16 Sep 2026.