In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,900 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kottakkal Market 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₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 122.0% above the period average, and just 0.6% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 4 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,350 |
| 8 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹5,000 (17.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹8,064. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
The headline Lemon rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in Kottakkal Market APMC on 16 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.