Farm Mechanization - NABARD Unit Costs for Tamil Nadu 2026-27
31 activities · Tamil Nadu · 2026-27
Farm Mechanization Unit Costs in Tamil Nadu (2026-27)
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment (Vessels, Milk cans, ropes, milking ma- chine, chaff cutter, etc.) | per unit | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | |
| Equipment (Ropes, rings, chaff cutter etc.) | per unit | ₹26,000 | ₹22,750 | |
| Chaff cutter | per unit | ₹42,000 | ₹36,750 | |
| Chaff cutter | per unit | ₹30,000 | ₹26,250 | |
| Baler | per unit | ₹17,00,000 | ₹14,87,500 | |
| PTO operated chaff cutter | per unit | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,31,250 | |
| Baler | per unit | ₹10,50,000 | ₹9,18,750 | |
| Drum seeder (Direct Paddy Seeder) | per unit | ₹5,344 | ₹4,676 | |
| Ground nut digger | per unit | ₹1,79,666 | ₹1,57,208 | |
| Bund Former (Tractor drawn) | per unit | ₹61,875 | ₹54,141 |
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge moulder/ Ridge plaster | per unit | ₹3,42,188 | ₹2,99,415 | |
| Tractor front mounted reaper | per unit | ₹1,68,019 | ₹1,47,017 | |
| Pneumatic Planter | per unit | ₹5,58,928 | ₹4,89,062 | |
| Power Harrow | per unit | ₹1,80,682 | ₹1,58,097 | |
| Fertilizer Spreader | per unit | ₹42,000 | ₹36,750 | |
| Sugarcane Sett cutter | per unit | ₹1,87,500 | ₹1,64,063 | |
| Self-Propelled Tool bar ride on type | per unit | ₹2,73,281 | ₹2,39,121 | |
| Post hole Digger / Earth auger (Self-propelled) | per unit | ₹32,000 | ₹28,000 | |
| Tractor operated Boom sprayer | per unit | ₹2,51,303 | ₹2,19,890 | |
| Laser Leveller | per unit | ₹3,37,500 | ₹2,95,313 | |
| Tea leaf Harvester (Handheld) | per unit | ₹15,000 | ₹13,125 | |
| Manual Cotton Plucker (Battery Operated) | per unit | ₹9,206 | ₹8,055 | |
| Mini Dal Mill - Capacity 50 kg/ hr and below 100 kg/hr | Type : Power operated Model: 3MDM Milling capacity | ₹1,45,199 | ₹1,27,049 | |
| Tractor | per unit | ₹10,00,000 | ₹8,75,000 | |
| All types of Power driven Dehusker/ sheller/ thresher/ Harvester/ De-spiking/ Deconing Machine/ Peeler/ Spliter/ Strippe | Name of the Machine : Mini Rice Mill (Dehusker) Ty | ₹52,000 | ₹45,500 | |
| All types of Power driven Dehusker/ sheller/ thresher/ Harvester/ De-spiking/ Deconing Machine/ Peeler/ Spliter/ Strippe | Name of the Machine : Coconut Dehusker (2hp) Type | ₹1,40,001 | ₹1,22,501 | |
| All types of Power driven Dehusker/ sheller/ thresher/ Harvester/ De-spiking/ Deconing Machine/ Peeler/ Spliter/ Strippe | Name of Machine / Equipment - Decorticator cum Gra | ₹1,14,608 | ₹1,00,282 | |
| All types of power driven Dehusker/ Sheller/ threshers/ Harvesters/ De-spiking/ Deconing Machine/ Peeler/ Spliter/ Strip | Name of Machine / Equipment : Coconut Dehusker (3h | ₹1,89,375 | ₹1,65,703 | |
| All types of Power driven Dehusker/ sheller/ threshers/ Harvesters/ De-spiking/ Deconing Machine/ Peeler/ Spliter/ Strip | Name of Machine / Equipment : Groundnut Decorticat | ₹1,41,600 | ₹1,23,900 | |
| Power Weeder 5.2 kW | per unit | ₹23,850 | ₹20,869 | |
| Electrical Compressor Power Sprayer | per unit | ₹7,209 | ₹6,308 |
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Source: NABARD Statewise Master Unit Cost Portal (nabard.org) - 2026-27 booklet · View source →. Updated: reviewed annually; updated within 48 hours of NABARD publishing revised figures · last on · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NABARD unit costs for Farm Mechanization in Tamil Nadu?
NABARD's indicative unit costs for Farm Mechanization activities in Tamil Nadu (2026-27) cover 31 activities. These are used by banks to sanction term loans for agricultural investments under priority sector lending guidelines.
How much loan can I get for Farm Mechanization activities in Tamil Nadu?
Banks typically sanction 87.5% of the NABARD unit cost as the maximum bank loan. For Farm Mechanization activities in Tamil Nadu, this means the Max Bank Loan shown in this table. The actual sanction depends on your bank's credit assessment, land holding, and repayment capacity.
Are there government subsidies available for Farm Mechanization in Tamil Nadu?
Several central and state government schemes offer subsidies on Farm Mechanization activities. The Subsidy Scheme column in the table above shows applicable schemes for each activity. Subsidy amounts are calculated as a percentage of the NABARD unit cost and are credited directly to your loan account.
How does NABARD calculate unit costs for Farm Mechanization?
NABARD determines unit costs for Farm Mechanization by surveying actual input costs, material prices, and labour rates across Tamil Nadu districts. These are updated annually at the start of each financial year. The current figures are for 2026-27.
Which banks use NABARD unit costs for Farm Mechanization loans in Tamil Nadu?
All nationalised banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), cooperative banks, and NABARD-refinanced institutions in Tamil Nadu use NABARD unit costs for Farm Mechanization activities as the basis for sanctioning Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Agricultural Term Loans (ATL), and priority sector agriculture loans.
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Disclaimer: Unit costs are indicative figures published by NABARD and may not reflect current market prices or your bank's internal norms. Loan sanction amounts are determined by individual banks subject to their credit policy, land holding, and repayment capacity assessment. NaPanta (FarmGreen Agritech India Private Limited) is not a lender and does not process loan applications.