As the 17 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Lemon was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in Palitana APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 84.1% above the period average and just 23.3% 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 Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
That ₹5,500 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Palitana APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹6,248. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹13,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,150 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Palitana APMC posted this Lemon rate on 17 Sep 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.