In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lemon, clocking the day's best rate at ₹27,750 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Lemon today.
01What Put Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 125.3% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 9 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹12,317. 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 | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹27,750 |
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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Kulithalai(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.