In the day's wholesale-price digest for 27 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
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.
At this level, Lemon is about 81.5% above the period average, sitting right at 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 27 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,400 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 7 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
That ₹3,000 (16.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,408. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,045 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,686 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,712 | ₹7,712 | ₹7,712 |
| 12 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,616 | ₹7,616 | ₹7,616 |
| 20 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Varanasi APMC on 27 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.