Chilli Mandi Price in Salem, Tamil Nadu
Chilli sold at a median modal price of ₹4,750 per quintal in Salem on 9 Oct 2026, against ₹4,750 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 8.6% above the 30-day average of ₹4,375. The Tamil Nadu median the same day was ₹5,500.
- Latest modal
- ₹4,750₹48 per kg · 9 Oct 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹4,37522 reported days
- 90-day change
- +11.8%22 reported days
- Tamil Nadu median
- ₹5,500Salem is -13.6%
Chilli price trend in Salem
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 9 Oct 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Mandis in Salem, 9 Oct 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,250 |
| Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,100 |
| Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 |
| Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 |
| Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai)Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Mecheri(Uzhavar Sandhai)Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,750 |
| Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 |
| Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,650 |
| Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,650 |
| Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai )Green Chilly | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,650 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,650 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹5,250 | 12 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹5,750 | 13 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 4 Oct 2026 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 3 Oct 2026 | ₹4,400 | ₹3,750 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,200 | 13 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 29 Sep 2026 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,250 | 13 |
| 28 Sep 2026 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,750 | 13 |
| 27 Sep 2026 | ₹4,200 | ₹3,750 | ₹4,750 | 13 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | ₹4,250 | ₹3,900 | ₹5,000 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Namakkal9 Oct 2026 | ≈40 km | ₹5,700 |
| Dharmapuri9 Oct 2026 | ≈56 km | ₹4,750 |
| Kallakuruchi9 Oct 2026 | ≈83 km | ₹6,000 |
| Perambalur9 Oct 2026 | ≈88 km | ₹6,000 |
| Karur9 Oct 2026 | ≈94 km | ₹5,500 |
| Erode9 Oct 2026 | ≈95 km | ₹4,750 |
| Thirupathur9 Oct 2026 | ≈97 km | ₹5,500 |
| Krishnagiri9 Oct 2026 | ≈99 km | ₹5,500 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the chilli price in Salem today?
On 9 Oct 2026, 13 reports from Salem gave a median modal price of ₹4,750 per quintal (about ₹48 per kg), ranging from ₹4,650 to ₹5,250.
Is chilli cheaper in Salem than elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Salem's median was 13.6% 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 22 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +11.8%. The highest was ₹4,750 on 5 Oct 2026 and the lowest ₹4,000 on 22 Sep 2026.