In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹21,750 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lemon markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lemon is about 42.3% above the period average — just 16.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,500 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Palladam(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.
The ₹2,000 (8.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹15,287. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹21,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹25,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹21,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹22,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
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
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 short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.