In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lemon range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lemon is about 46.1% above the period average, sitting just 24.0% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM 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.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹13,006. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Oct 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.