In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
This puts Lemon about 37.7% above the period average, and just 27.8% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (14.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹14,160. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 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.