In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,800 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lemon markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 27.3% above the period average and just 28.9% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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 ₹3,500 (14.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹10,056. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
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
Going to the top Lemon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in SMY Palampur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.