With the 12 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Thondekai was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Gauribidanur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Thondekai range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Thondekai arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Thondekai rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Thondekai about 9.0% above the period average, and just 14.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Thondekai rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gauribidanur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
The ₹2,000 (36.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Thondekai prices at Gauribidanur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,753. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Selling Thondekai well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gauribidanur APMC reported Thondekai at this level on 12 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.