Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lemon markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lemon is about 56.0% above the period average, sitting just 60.9% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(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.
That ₹4,750 (20.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹23,000, with the average around ₹5,768. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.