Across the reporting yards on 05 Jul 2026, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Thondekai, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,750 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Thondekai.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Jul 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 9.2% above the period average and just 25.0% 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
The table below lines up Thondekai rates across the markets that reported on 05 Jul 2026, so you can see where Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 9 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Devaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Thondekai.
The ₹1,550 (29.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,183. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 19 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Thondekai, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Jul 2026, Kovilpatti(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.