In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Oct 2026, Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Thondekai, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 9.3% above the period average and just 12.5% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(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.
The ₹1,500 (27.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Thondekai prices at Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,405. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Selling Thondekai well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Thondekai. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.