Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Palitana APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Palitana APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 42.7% above the period average and just 36.7% 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 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,250 |
| 6 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 7 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 8 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
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.
The ₹2,500 (8.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Palitana APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹6,659. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹13,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,150 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Palitana APMC posted this Lemon rate on 21 Sep 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.