In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹29,000 per quintal in Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹28,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lemon is about 104.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.4% 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 20 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹5,000 (18.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹14,217. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Lemon rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Sep 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.