Based on what the markets reported on 15 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lemon is about 16.2% above the period average — just 12.3% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 7 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (19.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,906. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in Kottakkal Market APMC on 15 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.