Reading today's price tape for 28 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Periyar Nagar(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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lemon is about 59.1% above the period average — just 2.9% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 3 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,650 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (16.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹10,372. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 28 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.