Across the reporting yards on 12 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put SMY Dharamshala APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 14.5% above the period average and just 45.0% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,500 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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 ₹2,000 (8.2%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹9,603. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Dharamshala APMC posted this Lemon rate on 12 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.