Turning to the 24 Aug 2026 APMC board, Thondekai was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Gauribidanur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Thondekai about 7.4% 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 24 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 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Thondekai.
That ₹3,700 (69.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Thondekai prices at Gauribidanur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,794. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gauribidanur APMC reported Thondekai at this level on 24 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.