In today's crop-price rundown for 01 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,550 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 8.5% above the period average, and just 28.8% 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 01 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹24,100 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 8 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,750 |
| 11 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹21,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹6,500 (31.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹7,882. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,550 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in SMY Nadaun APMC on 01 Sep 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.