In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Lemon markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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 39.2% above the period average and right at 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vazhapadi(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 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹4,750 (20.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,183. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 17 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.