In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,750 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lemon is about 0.4% above the period average — just 51.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,750 (20.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹9,708. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 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 |
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
To wrap up, SMY Dharamshala APMC logged this Lemon rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.