Pulling together the 17 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Surat APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Surat 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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
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.
Right now Lemon is about 129.4% above the period average — just 37.5% short of 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 17 Sep 2026, so you can see where Surat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹5,500 (20.0%) 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 Surat APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹4,359. 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 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹6,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in Surat APMC on 17 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.