Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Jagadhri APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
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₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 10.4% above the period average, and just 35.0% 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 Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,750 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,400 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 8 Denduluru APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 10 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,750 (18.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Jagadhri APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,710. 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 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹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
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
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in Jagadhri APMC on 17 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.