Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Lemon was quoted at ₹10,500 per quintal in Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lemon is about 31.6% above the period average, sitting just 4.5% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,750 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,400 |
| 6 Denduluru APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 10 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
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 ₹2,750 (18.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹7,981. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 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.