In the mandi rate roundup for 14 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Ludhiana APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Ludhiana APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 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.
This puts Lemon about 1.0% above the period average, and just 61.1% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ludhiana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Pallapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
That ₹3,750 (15.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Ludhiana APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹3,464. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in Ludhiana APMC on 14 Oct 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.