As the 11 Nov 2026 session wrapped up, Thondekai was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Thondekai range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Nov 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Thondekai rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Thondekai about 47.4% below the period average, and just 68.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Thondekai rates stacked up across reporting markets on 11 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Ulundurpet RM APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
At ₹1,000 (18.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Thondekai matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Thondekai prices at Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,186. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Nov | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Nov | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Nov | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 06 Nov | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Nov | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Nov | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 03 Nov | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 01 Nov | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,950 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Thondekai at this level on 11 Nov 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.