As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Oct 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Thondekai Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Today's rate is about 20.1% below the period average and just 37.5% 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 21 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 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Harur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Ulundurpet RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Thondekai.
The ₹2,100 (42.9%) 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 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,753. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
Going to the top Thondekai market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Thondekai rate on 21 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.