Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹14,500 per quintal in Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lemon is about 92.3% above the period average — just 3.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Namakkal(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 | ₹29,750 |
| 2 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 8 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹2,250 (8.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹7,542. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
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
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
To wrap up, Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.