Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, Gurdaspur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,770 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Lemon, making it the day's standout.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,770
- Lowest Price Today₹3,770
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,770
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.0% below the period average and just 16.2% 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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at Gurdaspur APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,810. 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 | ₹3,770 | ₹3,770 | ₹3,770 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,850 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
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
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Gurdaspur APMC set the pace for Lemon. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.