In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
Today's rate is about 39.3% above the period average and just 11.5% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Nadaun 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 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Pallapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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 ₹3,750 (15.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹8,254. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,850 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lemon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Nadaun APMC posted this Lemon rate on 14 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.