Across the reporting yards on 05 Sep 2026, Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹27,750 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 138.9% above the period average and just 0.9% 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 05 Sep 2026, so you can see where Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,350 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,450 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,250 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹4,750 (20.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹11,615. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹24,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 30 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 28 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Sep 2026, Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Lemon. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.