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Tamil Nadu mandi guide (தமிழ்நாடு)

How to sell your crop, government rules, licences, and today's prices — free.

Information last verified: October 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.

Main crops here
Paddy, Sugarcane, Groundnut, Turmeric, Banana, Coconut
Selling season
Kharif: Sep–Dec · Rabi: Mar–Jun
Who can sell
Any farmer with land records; regulated markets + Uzhavar Sandhai (farmers' markets) are common.
Where to register
Nearest Regulated Market Committee, or directly at Uzhavar Sandhai stalls.

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Three ways to be involved with a mandi

Tier 1 — Sell your own crop

Free · no licence needed

Bring your own produce to sell — either in the open auction via a licensed commission agent, or through government MSP procurement. For MSP you usually need KYC + verified land records; some states also issue a token/registration for the procurement window.

Tier 2 — Trade as licensed trader/agent

Licence required · fee varies

Trader licence under the Tamil Nadu APMC (Regulated Market) Act.

Tier 3 — Own a private mandi

Serious capital · for FPOs/investors

Private market licence under the TN APMC Act; fee + bank guarantee; 5 km rule applies.

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How selling actually works in Tamil Nadu

Uzhavar Sandhai lets farmers sell directly to consumers with no commission agent. For MSP paddy, register at notified DPCs (Direct Purchase Centres).

MSP procurement agency: Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) + FCI.

Legal commission rate: Market fee ~1%; commission varies by committee — verify the notified rate.

eNAM integration: About 150+ mandis integrated and growing — approx.

What they don't tell you — know your rights

  • • Coconut and copra price swings.
  • • Turmeric (Erode) quality/moisture-cut disputes.
  • • Uzhavar Sandhai space is limited — arrive early.
  • • Protect yourself: always take and keep the official weighment slip (parchi) and the auction bill for every sale — it is your proof in any dispute. Anything charged beyond the legal commission rate can be reported to the Market Committee.

Mandis in Tamil Nadu (6)

Koyambedu Wholesale Market

Chennai · Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers

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Coimbatore Regulated Market

Coimbatore · Vegetables, Coconut, Banana

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Erode Turmeric Market

Erode · Turmeric, Groundnut, Paddy

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Madurai Paravai Market

Madurai · Vegetables, Banana, Jasmine

eNAM ✓Guide →

Salem Seelanaickenpatti Market

Salem · Turmeric, Tapioca, Pulses

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Thanjavur Regulated Market

Thanjavur · Paddy, Banana, Coconut

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Documents you need (Tier 1)

  • • Identity proof (Aadhaar / voter ID)
  • • Land records (for MSP procurement verification)
  • • Bank account details (for DBT payment)
  • • Token / registration slip where the state requires it

Check before you pay

Market fee ~1%; commission varies by committee — verify the notified rate.

Keep every weigh slip and bill. Confirm MSP for your crop each season before agreeing a price.

Sources & official links

For your state's APMC / Marketing Board circulars, search “Tamil Nadu agricultural marketing board official site” and verify the current notified rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tamil Nadu mein paddy / grain kaise bechein? / How do I sell paddy in Tamil Nadu?
Register with your land records at the notified mandi or paddy purchase centre (PACS) in Tamil Nadu. For MSP you must get the token/registration first, then sell within your assigned window. For open-market sale, go through a licensed commission agent in the APMC yard and keep the weigh slip.
Tamil Nadu mein mandi mein register kaise karein? / How do I register at a mandi in Tamil Nadu?
Farmers: register at Nearest Regulated Market Committee, or directly at Uzhavar Sandhai stalls. with identity + land records. Traders/commission agents: apply for a licence under the state APMC act from the Market Committee. Licensed private-mandi owners register under the private-market provisions.
Mandi aur MSP price mein kya fark hai? / What's the difference between mandi price and MSP?
MSP (Minimum Support Price) is a government-guaranteed floor rate for notified crops, paid via procurement agencies. The mandi price is the open auction rate set by local supply and demand — it can be above or below MSP.
Tamil Nadu mein naya private mandi kaise khole? / How do I open a new private mandi in Tamil Nadu?
Apply to the Marketing Board / Market Committee under the state private-market provisions: Private market licence under the TN APMC Act; fee + bank guarantee; 5 km rule applies. It is a capital undertaking for FPOs/large investors, not individual farmers.
Commission agent kitna charge le sakta hai Tamil Nadu mein? / How much can a commission agent legally charge in Tamil Nadu?
Market fee ~1%; commission varies by committee — verify the notified rate. Anything charged beyond the notified rate can be reported to the Market Committee. Always keep your weigh slip and the adat bill.
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