Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in Bassi Pathana APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
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.
At this level, Lemon is about 46.7% above the period average, sitting just 3.2% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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.
At ₹4,750 (20.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Bassi Pathana APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹6,272. 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 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Bassi Pathana APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.