In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 123.8% above the period average and just 16.7% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,800 |
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 ₹4,950 (21.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹6,703. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 15 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.