With the 23 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Thondekai was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 12.7% above the period average and just 28.1% short of 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
The table below lines up Thondekai rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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 ₹2,250 (47.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,103. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Thondekai, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Thondekai traded at this rate in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.