Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Thondekai is about 21.4% below the period average — just 39.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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.
At ₹1,500 (27.3%), 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 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,643. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Thondekai changed hands at this rate in Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.