In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹2,450 per quintal in Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Thondekai rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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.
Today's rate is about 46.9% below the period average and just 62.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Thondekai rates across the markets that reported on 31 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 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Naravarikuppam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Thondekai.
At ₹2,000 (40.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Thondekai matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,617. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 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 |
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 day's best Thondekai rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Thondekai rate on 31 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.