With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Safdarganj APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Lemon yards.
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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹4,750 (20.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Safdarganj APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹5,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹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
The day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Safdarganj APMC posted this Lemon rate on 17 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.