In the latest market update for 24 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Malerkotla APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lemon is about 12.2% above the period average — just 20.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 24 Sep 2026, so you can see where Malerkotla APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Udumalpet APMC | ₹27,000 |
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.
The ₹5,500 (20.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at Malerkotla APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,132. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To wrap up, Malerkotla APMC logged this Lemon rate on 24 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.