Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 75.5% above the period average — just 8.3% 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ammapet(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 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹4,750 (20.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,269. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
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, Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 16 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.