With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹22,000 per quintal in Tamarainagar(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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 40.2% above the period average and just 31.3% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kulithalai(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.
That ₹3,500 (14.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹15,692. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹30,000 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.