With the 16 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Sampath 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₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- 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 93.8% above the period average and just 1.9% 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 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sampath Nagar(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.
At ₹5,000 (17.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹13,677. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Sampath Nagar(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.