In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lemon about 32.5% above the period average, and just 30.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,600 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹24,250 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
The ₹3,750 (15.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹13,211. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
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
Going to the top Lemon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 22 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.