In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lemon is about 55.3% above the period average — just 27.8% 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 Oct 2026, so you can see where Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
At ₹3,750 (15.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹12,558. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lemon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 18 Oct 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.