In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Kailaras APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lemon today.
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₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 3.5% below the period average, sitting just 26.7% 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 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,750 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,400 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,750 (18.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Kailaras APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,279. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Kailaras APMC on 17 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.