Turning to the 23 Sep 2026 APMC board, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in SMY Dhanotu APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Lemon yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 51.4% above the period average and just 16.7% 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 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,000 |
| 2 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,250 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 11 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 12 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,000 (18.5%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Dhanotu APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹8,255. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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 Lemon 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Sep 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in SMY Dhanotu APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.