In the latest market update for 20 Oct 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹4,850 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Thondekai yards.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Thondekai is about 2.1% above the period average — just 13.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Thondekai rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Ulundurpet RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (20.0%) 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 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹4,748. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
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
Farmers comparing Thondekai rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Thondekai changed hands at this rate in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.