In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Jul 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 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.
Right now Lemon is about 8.3% above the period average — just 27.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Jul 2026, so you can see where Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 8 Sampla APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
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.
That ₹1,750 (17.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,083. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 26 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Jul 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.