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Turmeric Price Today in India

Haldi · Manjal · മഞ്ഞള് · Indian Saffron

Turmeric is trading at ₹127 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a source-verified wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.

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₹127 /kg

Range ₹111 – ₹135

Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 84

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What the numbers say

Turmeric is a true mandi commodity: min, max and modal rates per quintal are reported daily from Erode, Nizamabad and dozens of other yards, which we normalize to a per-kg figure. Cold-storage stock levels make turmeric notably seasonal.

7-day outlook

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Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.

Understanding the price

What affects the turmeric price?

Turmeric — haldi, India’s golden, curcumin-rich rhizome — is grown widely across the south and west, with the deepest price discovery at the great mandis of Erode (Tamil Nadu) and Nizamabad (Telangana). India is the world’s dominant producer, consumer and exporter, so domestic mandi arrivals largely set the global tone.

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Sowing acreage & arrivals

How much farmers plant — and the daily arrivals at Erode and Nizamabad — are the biggest swing factors for turmeric prices.

Curcumin content

Higher-curcumin lots (sought by the nutraceutical and extract industry) earn a premium over ordinary cooking-grade turmeric.

Finger vs bulb

Polished “finger” turmeric trades above “bulb” (the mother rhizome); variety (Salem, Rajapuri, Duggirala) also matters.

Monsoon & storage

Rainfall during the crop and the level of cold-stored stocks carried into the new season move prices through the year.

Export & nutraceutical demand

Rising global demand for curcumin and value-added turmeric supports prices when exports are strong.

Major producing regions

Erode (Tamil Nadu)

“Yellow City” — India’s GI-tagged benchmark turmeric market.

Nizamabad (Telangana)

The largest turmeric arrivals centre in the north-south belt.

Sangli (Maharashtra)

Famous for premium Rajapuri turmeric and cold storage.

Duggirala (Andhra Pradesh)

Known for bright, bold Duggirala-variety fingers.

Grades & varieties

  • Finger (polished) — Cured, polished side-rhizomes — the premium cooking grade.
  • Bulb — The central “mother” rhizome — sells at a discount to finger.
  • High-curcumin / Rajapuri — Variety- and curcumin-led lots that earn an extract premium.

Market factors

Turmeric is a true mandi commodity: min, max and modal rates per quintal are reported daily from Erode, Nizamabad and dozens of other yards, which we normalize to a per-kg figure. Cold-storage stock levels make turmeric notably seasonal.

Export relevance

India accounts for the majority of world turmeric output and exports, from culinary haldi to high-curcumin extracts. Export momentum and the curcumin trade are increasingly important price drivers.

Seasonal trends

Harvest and peak arrivals run January to April. Prices often bottom around peak arrivals and firm later in the year as stocks draw down.

Common questions

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What is the price of Turmeric in India today?

Turmeric is trading at ₹127 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a source-verified wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.

What is the turmeric price today in India?

The figure above is the latest source-verified wholesale rate per kilogram, normalized from official mandi data (reported per quintal) at markets such as Erode and Nizamabad.

Why is finger turmeric costlier than bulb?

Finger turmeric — the polished side-rhizomes — has better colour, appearance and culinary value than the central bulb, so it consistently trades at a premium.

Does curcumin content affect turmeric price?

Yes. Lots with higher curcumin are sought by the extract and nutraceutical industry and command a premium over ordinary cooking-grade turmeric.

Is this AroWest’s retail price for turmeric?

No — it is an indicative wholesale mandi rate for raw produce. AroWest retail turmeric is cleaned, graded and sealed, and priced separately in the shop.

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Prices are aggregated from authorised public sources and shown for general information and reference only — indicative wholesale rates for raw produce, possibly delayed or approximate, not guaranteed, not financial advice and not AroWest retail prices. Not licensed for redistribution, resale or automated/AI-training use. © Western Crest Ventures LLP.

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