Pulling together the 12 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Lemon was quoted at ₹16,600 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lemon markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 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.
At this level, Lemon is about 39.9% above the period average, sitting just 40.7% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,500 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
That ₹2,000 (8.2%) 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 Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹11,862. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,600 |
| 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 |
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 day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Palakkad Market APMC on 12 Oct 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.