In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹13,500 per quintal in Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lemon is about 81.5% above the period average, sitting just 46.0% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹4,750 (20.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹7,439. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Lemon, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Oct 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.