In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,500
- Lowest Price Today₹16,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lemon is about 38.4% above the period average, sitting just 39.7% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,600 |
| 6 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 7 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹24,250 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
The ₹3,750 (15.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹29,000, with the average around ₹12,641. 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 Oct | ₹18,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹18,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹18,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹18,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹22,500 | ₹20,500 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹26,500 | ₹23,500 | ₹25,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹26,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹24,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹24,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹24,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹24,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lemon today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 22 Oct 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.