As the 03 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put SMY Nadaun APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Aug 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.
This puts Lemon about 13.1% above the period average, and just 15.0% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 03 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,750 |
| 3 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 6 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,000 (28.6%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,513. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,350 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
Going to the top Lemon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in SMY Nadaun APMC on 03 Aug 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.