As fresh arrivals settled on 15 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,250 per quintal in Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹10,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 39.9% above the period average and just 2.4% 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 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 7 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (19.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹7,328. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 15 Aug 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.