Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, 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.
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₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
At this level, Lemon is about 55.8% above the period average, sitting just 4.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 4 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹29,500 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,350 |
| 8 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 9 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,000 (17.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹7,382. 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 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.