From today's trading desk on 17 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹22,300 per quintal in Palakkad Market 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
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lemon is about 102.0% above the period average — just 20.4% 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 17 Sep 2026, so you can see where Palakkad Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹5,500 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹11,041. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,100 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Palakkad Market APMC on 17 Sep 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.