Turning to the 23 Aug 2026 APMC board, Lemon was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lemon range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 87.0% above the period average and just 4.2% 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 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 5 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
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 ₹3,250 (18.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,151. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
For Lemon, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 23 Aug 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.