Based on what the markets reported on 11 Aug 2026, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Thondekai, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Thondekai board.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Thondekai rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Thondekai is about 28.4% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% 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
Here's how Thondekai rates stacked up across reporting markets on 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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.
That ₹2,250 (42.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,843. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Thondekai today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Thondekai on 11 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.