Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put SMY Bhuntar APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Lemon is about 3.2% below the period average — just 57.5% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 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 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹3,750 (15.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹8,785. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in SMY Bhuntar APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.