From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹11,300 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
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₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lemon is about 72.2% above the period average, sitting just 5.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 4 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 8 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (22.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,561. 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 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,100 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Palakkad Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.