In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lemon is about 74.6% above the period average, sitting just 14.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 12 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 6 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (13.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹6,871. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Kathua (F&V) APMC on 12 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.