Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Shahabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 25.2% above the period average and just 55.0% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Shahabad APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹7,188. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹18,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shahabad APMC posted this Lemon rate on 16 Oct 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.