As the 12 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Lemon was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Jalalabad APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
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.
Today's rate is about 80.6% above the period average and just 6.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (8.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹3,877. 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 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jalalabad APMC posted this Lemon rate on 12 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.