In the price report dated 16 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹23,600 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Lemon about 117.5% above the period average, and just 15.7% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
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 ₹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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹10,853. 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 | ₹23,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,100 |
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, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lemon was priced at this level in Palakkad 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.