In the mandi rate roundup for 11 Aug 2026, Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,600 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Lemon today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 31.3% above the period average and just 2.7% 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 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹14,600 |
| 2 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,250 |
| 3 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 4 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Ladwa APMC | ₹11,000 |
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.
At ₹3,600 (32.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹11,123. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,200 | ₹14,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,600 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹11,600 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹11,500 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,150 |
| 25 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,300 | ₹10,650 |
| 23 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
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
The headline Lemon rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 11 Aug 2026, Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Lemon. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.