With the 21 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹24,500 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 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 43.7% above the period average and just 12.5% 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 21 Oct 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 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,750 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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 ₹3,250 (13.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹28,000, with the average around ₹17,055. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Lemon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 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.