Here's the 24 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Lemon was quoted at ₹13,500 per quintal in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
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₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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.
Right now Lemon is about 100.1% above the period average — just 3.6% 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 24 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 | ₹21,000 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 4 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 10 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Udumalpet APMC | ₹17,000 |
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.
At ₹4,000 (23.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹6,746. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 24 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.