Turning to the 13 Oct 2026 APMC board, Thondekai was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Thondekai markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Thondekai rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Thondekai about 22.4% below the period average, and just 45.0% 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
The table below lines up Thondekai rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Thondekai.
A spread of ₹2,600 (48.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Thondekai prices at Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Thondekai at this level on 13 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.