In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Oct 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Thondekai yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 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.
At this level, Thondekai is about 34.2% below the period average, sitting just 50.0% 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
This table ranks Thondekai rates across active mandis for 23 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Naravarikuppam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Thondekai prices at Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,181. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 23 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Thondekai, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Thondekai rate at Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 Oct 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.