In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,250 per quintal in Udumalpet APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lemon markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,500
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 60.7% above the period average and just 6.8% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 8 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
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 ₹8,250 (42.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Udumalpet APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹18,500, with the average around ₹10,736. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 12 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
Farmers comparing Lemon rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 31 Aug 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Udumalpet APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.