In the mandi rate roundup for 29 Aug 2026, Thondekai was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Thondekai Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityThondekai (Thondekai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Thondekai rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Thondekai about 2.0% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Naravarikuppam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Thondekai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Thondekai prices at Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,393. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Thondekai was priced at this level in Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 29 Aug 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.