In the mandi rate roundup for 28 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Surat APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Lemon about 45.1% above the period average, and just 53.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 10 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
At ₹5,500 (22.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹5,169. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in Surat APMC on 28 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.