In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹4,050 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Thondekai today.
01What Put Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Thondekai is about 12.9% below the period average, sitting just 42.1% 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
This table ranks Thondekai rates across active mandis for 22 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 12 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Thondekai.
A spread of ₹2,250 (42.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,649. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Thondekai today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Thondekai rate at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 22 Aug 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.