Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 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 73.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.9% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 8 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
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.
The ₹8,250 (42.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹9,517. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 31 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.