In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Lemon today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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 6.7% below the period average and just 33.3% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,050 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 9 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 10 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹16,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
At ₹4,500 (27.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,431. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 21 Aug 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.