Pulling together the 26 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Lemon was quoted at ₹11,500 per quintal in Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lemon is about 106.3% above the period average — just 11.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹19,500 |
| 2 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,150 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 4 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 5 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
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.
At ₹2,000 (11.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹5,574. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹12,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Lemon, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 wrap up, Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lemon rate on 26 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.