In the price report dated 17 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹24,500 per quintal in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lemon today.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 68.5% above the period average and just 12.5% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹4,750 (20.7%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹14,544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Pennagaram(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.