Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹4,050 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 13.9% below the period average — just 42.1% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,250 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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.
The ₹850 (15.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,702. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Thondekai yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Thondekai rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.