In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹16,000 per quintal in Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Lemon markets.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 30.1% above the period average — just 50.0% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 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.
That ₹3,750 (15.6%) 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 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹12,294. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 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 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ranipettai(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.