Based on what the markets reported on 17 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹26,500 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lemon is about 91.0% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
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 ₹5,500 (20.0%) 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 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹13,874. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.