In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 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.
This puts Thondekai about 20.2% below the period average, and just 40.0% 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
Here's how Thondekai rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 5 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 6 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,500 (27.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Thondekai prices at Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,761. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Selling Thondekai well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Thondekai was priced at this level in Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.