In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Damnagar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Lemon markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 43.5% below the period average, sitting just 70.0% short of 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Damnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,750 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,400 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 10 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
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.
At ₹4,000 (29.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Damnagar APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,654. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
The day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Damnagar APMC on 17 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.