In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, SMY Baijnath APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 36.4% above the period average and just 16.7% 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.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹11,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 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.