Going by the latest APMC figures for 25 Aug 2026, Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹21,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 107.2% above the period average and just 4.5% 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 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,400 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,250 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Udumalpet APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,000 (23.5%) 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 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹10,136. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 25 Aug 2026, Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.