In the mandi rate roundup for 24 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Lemon today.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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 94.2% above the period average and just 33.9% 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 24 Sep 2026, so you can see where Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹32,000 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Udumalpet APMC | ₹27,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,500 (20.4%) 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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹9,526. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 24 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.