In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lemon is about 10.6% above the period average — just 42.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 7 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹13,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (19.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,617. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC on 15 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.