In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in Shahabad APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Lemon yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Today's rate is about 190.1% above the period average and just 5.0% 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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 3 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 4 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 5 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 6 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 7 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 11 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
That ₹2,500 (8.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Shahabad APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹6,549. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,200 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shahabad 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.