Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
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₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Thondekai about 36.3% below the period average, and just 61.1% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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 ₹750 (14.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Thondekai prices at Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹4,399. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
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
Before carting Thondekai to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Thondekai was priced at this level in Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.