In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in PMY Kullu 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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.5% above the period average and just 40.0% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,500 |
| 2 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Tiruppur (North) (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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (8.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at PMY Kullu APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹10,956. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,550 |
| 07 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,550 |
| 05 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,550 |
| 03 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, PMY Kullu 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.