In the latest market update for 12 Oct 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Thondekai yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Thondekai is about 19.0% above the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹2,600 (48.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,940. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Thondekai stood at Shimoga APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.