Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Padra APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
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.
This puts Lemon about 33.3% above the period average, and just 54.3% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Padra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹4,750 (20.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Padra APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹17,500, with the average around ₹6,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in Padra APMC on 17 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.