As fresh arrivals settled on 03 Sep 2026, Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹24,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,500
- Lowest Price Today₹23,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 81.1% above the period average and just 2.0% 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 03 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹24,000 |
| 2 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 3 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,450 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 6 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (9.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹24,500, with the average around ₹13,256. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹24,500 | ₹23,500 | ₹24,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹23,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹20,200 | ₹19,200 | ₹19,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,300 |
| 28 Aug | ₹19,800 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,650 |
| 27 Aug | ₹19,800 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹19,600 | ₹18,700 | ₹19,150 |
| 25 Aug | ₹19,800 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹18,600 | ₹18,400 | ₹18,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹18,600 | ₹17,800 | ₹18,200 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lemon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 03 Sep 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.