Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Lemon was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Lemon rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹22,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- 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 39.9% above the period average, sitting just 19.6% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(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 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
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 ₹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 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹16,086. 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 | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 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 |
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
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 16 Oct 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.