In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹16,000 per quintal in Perumbavoor Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
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 117.7% above the period average and just 11.1% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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 ₹4,750 (20.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹7,351. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹17,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Perumbavoor Market APMC posted this Lemon rate on 16 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.