In the price report dated 31 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Lemon rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 101.4% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 8 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
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.
At ₹8,250 (42.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹8,691. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Aug 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Palanganatham(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.