Turning to the 20 Oct 2026 APMC board, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Lemon yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.1% above the period average and just 25.0% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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 ₹3,500 (14.6%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,324. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 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 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 20 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.