As the 09 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 24.3% above the period average and just 26.7% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 09 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Bhuntar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 4 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 9 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
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 ₹2,750 (28.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹7,079. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Bhuntar APMC posted this Lemon rate on 09 Aug 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.