Here's the 12 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Lemon was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
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.
At this level, Lemon is about 6.5% above the period average, sitting just 34.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,250 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,150 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 5 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Piravam Market APMC | ₹13,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
That ₹2,250 (17.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,760. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at SMY Palampur APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.