In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹18,000 per quintal in Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lemon is about 96.1% above the period average, sitting right at 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 4 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 5 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹17,200 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹2,500 (15.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹9,178. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
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
Farmers comparing Lemon rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Aug 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.