As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,250 per quintal in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.1% above the period average and just 21.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,400 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 10 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
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 ₹4,000 (29.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.