From today's trading desk on 26 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lemon range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lemon is about 113.3% above the period average, sitting just 7.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 26 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 3 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,150 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 5 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 7 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 8 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (20.0%), 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 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹13,500, with the average around ₹5,861. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 23 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 26 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.