Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Sep 2026, Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹32,500 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Lemon leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹35,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 231.4% above the period average, and just 7.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Pennagaram(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.
A spread of ₹5,000 (18.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹35,000, with the average around ₹9,806. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Lemon on 20 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.