In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Lemon today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 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.
At this level, Lemon is about 73.8% above the period average, sitting just 2.8% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,500 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,250 |
| 6 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 7 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 8 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹31,000 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (8.3%) 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 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹10,067. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
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
The day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 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.