Pulling together the 22 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Thondekai was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Gauribidanur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Thondekai rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Thondekai is about 12.6% below the period average, sitting just 28.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Thondekai rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Ulundurpet RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹2,200 (45.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Thondekai matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Gauribidanur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,861. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Thondekai, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Thondekai rate at Gauribidanur APMC on 22 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.