Going by the latest APMC figures for 03 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 1.3% below the period average and just 27.8% 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 03 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹25,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,450 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 10 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (10.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,583. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kathua (F&V) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 03 Sep 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.