In the mandi rate roundup for 24 Aug 2026, Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Thondekai, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Thondekai board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- 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.
Today's rate is about 22.5% above the period average and right at the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Thondekai rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 9 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,899. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Thondekai today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Thondekai. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.