In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 26.3% above the period average and just 15.9% 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 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,400 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 7 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
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.
That ₹3,000 (16.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹7,322. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Dharamshala APMC posted this Lemon rate on 27 Aug 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.