With the 19 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Thondekai, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 25.3% above the period average and just 6.3% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Namakkal(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.
At ₹2,000 (36.4%), 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 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,987. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 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 |
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 headline Thondekai rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Chengam(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.