In the latest market update for 13 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹15,500 per quintal in Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 27.5% above the period average, sitting just 38.0% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,000 |
| 2 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 8 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 9 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,600 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,500 (6.1%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹12,153. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
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 day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.