In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹25,750 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹25,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 84.4% above the period average and just 1.0% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 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 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 4 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,350 |
| 8 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
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.
The ₹5,000 (17.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹13,962. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,500 | ₹25,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹21,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹22,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 29 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
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
Farmers comparing Lemon rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.