Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹18,050 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,600
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lemon is about 51.9% above the period average, sitting just 3.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 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 ₹4,500 (27.3%) 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 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹18,600, with the average around ₹11,885. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹18,600 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,050 |
| 20 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,800 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹14,800 | ₹15,150 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.