In the day's wholesale-price digest for 04 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Thondekai is about 9.6% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Thondekai rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vazhapadi(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 | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Udumalpet APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Thanjavur(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.
A spread of ₹600 (11.1%) 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 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,476. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Thondekai stood at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 04 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.