In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Durg APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Lemon yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
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.
Right now Lemon is about 8.8% above the period average — right at 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹20,000 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 5 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 6 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,650 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,500 (21.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Durg APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,195. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Durg APMC logged this Lemon rate on 20 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.