In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Thondekai rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 4.1% below the period average, sitting just 27.3% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kambam(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 | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Thondekai.
That ₹2,000 (36.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹5,005. 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 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Thondekai stood at Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.