As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹24,500 per quintal in Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 124.1% above the period average and just 3.9% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
That ₹5,500 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹25,500, with the average around ₹10,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹24,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,500 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,500 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹19,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 17 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.