With the 23 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lemon range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lemon about 16.6% above the period average, and just 46.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹14,586. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 23 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.