With the 13 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹16,000 per quintal in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Lemon yards.
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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 94.7% above the period average and just 11.1% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,000 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 9 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,600 |
| 11 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (6.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹8,217. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 13 Oct 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.