Looking at how the yards traded on 23 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,750 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Lemon rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lemon is about 56.7% above the period average, sitting just 6.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 5 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
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 ₹3,250 (18.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹11,328. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lemon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.