With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Ankleshwar APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
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 24.5% above the period average and just 50.0% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,750 (20.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Ankleshwar APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹4,821. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ankleshwar APMC posted this Lemon rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.