In the day's wholesale-price digest for 10 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Thondekai yards.
01What Put Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Aug 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.
At this level, Thondekai is about 7.3% below the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of 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 10 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 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.
The ₹2,300 (44.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,471. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
The headline Thondekai rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, this was the Thondekai rate at Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 10 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.