As the 16 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, SMY Baijnath APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,000 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 80.3% above the period average and just 5.6% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Baijnath APMC Leader | ₹17,000 |
| 2 Gulavati APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Rampuraphul(Nabha Mandi) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Kottarakkara Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
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.
At ₹13,900 (448.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹9,429. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, SMY Baijnath APMC set the pace for Lemon. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.