In the price report dated 22 Oct 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.0% below the period average and just 40.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Ulundurpet RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,000 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Thondekai prices at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,334. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
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
The headline Thondekai rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Thondekai rate on 22 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.