In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,250 per quintal in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Lemon markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lemon is about 7.1% above the period average, sitting just 21.2% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ramanathapuram(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 | ₹17,750 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 3 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,250 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
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 (36.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹9,571. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 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.