In the mandi rate roundup for 13 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 18.7% above the period average and just 56.3% 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 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,000 |
| 2 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 8 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,600 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹1,500 (6.1%) 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 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹11,794. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹32,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
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
Going to the top Lemon market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 13 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.