With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 36.1% above the period average and just 32.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹4,750 (20.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹27,500, with the average around ₹13,594. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹26,500 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹26,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹26,800 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹26,800 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹27,500 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.