In today's crop-price rundown for 25 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Thondekai today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 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.
Today's rate is about 41.7% below the period average and just 57.8% 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
Here's how Thondekai rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC Leader | ₹6,250 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Udumalpet APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Ulundurpettai 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.
The ₹1,250 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹6,400, with the average around ₹4,630. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Thondekai rate on 25 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.