Going by the latest APMC figures for 28 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Lemon yards.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 19.0% above the period average and just 35.7% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 3 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,650 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (16.7%) 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 ₹3,780. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 Aug 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.