Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Pennagaram(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
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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.
At this level, Thondekai is about 0.7% above the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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
The table below lines up Thondekai rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruchengode APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 6 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹1,750 (35.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Thondekai prices at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,708. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
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 day's best Thondekai rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Thondekai rate at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.