In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Lemon yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lemon is about 71.7% above the period average — just 16.7% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 24 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Udumalpet APMC | ₹27,000 |
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.
At ₹5,500 (20.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹13,108. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹19,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹19,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹19,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To wrap up, Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 24 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.