With the 21 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹31,500 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹33,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹31,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 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.
This puts Lemon about 153.5% above the period average, and just 4.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Sivagangai (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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹33,000, with the average around ₹12,424. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹33,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹31,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 21 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.