Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Thondekai was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Thondekai yards.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
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₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Thondekai about 6.1% above the period average, and just 21.9% 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
This table ranks Thondekai rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,500 (27.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,889. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
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
For Thondekai, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Thondekai was priced at this level in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 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.