Checking the day's mandi numbers for 09 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Thondekai is about 10.3% below the period average — just 38.6% 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 09 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,300 (44.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,792. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Thondekai changed hands at this rate in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 09 Aug 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.