Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,250 per quintal in Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lemon is about 59.2% above the period average — just 18.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
At ₹4,750 (20.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹6,438. 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 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,350 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,260 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,350 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹6,050 | ₹8,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹5,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,560 | ₹6,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,280 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,380 |
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
The day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To wrap up, Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.