Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,750 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Lemon today.
01What Put Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lemon about 64.2% above the period average, and just 1.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,750 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹17,200 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 5 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 6 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 11 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
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 ₹2,250 (14.5%) 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 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹10,810. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Lemon on 19 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.