Across the reporting yards on 13 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in SMY Nalagarh APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put SMY Nalagarh APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lemon about 26.3% above the period average, and just 22.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,000 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 10 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,600 |
| 12 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
At ₹1,500 (6.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at SMY Nalagarh APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,730. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lemon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: SMY Nalagarh APMC reported Lemon at this level on 13 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.