As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Durg APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Durg 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₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 12.8% below the period average, and just 20.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 4 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹17,200 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹16,500 |
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.
The ₹2,500 (15.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Durg APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,175. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Durg APMC reported Lemon at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.