Across the reporting yards on 17 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 46.2% above the period average and just 10.4% short of 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
This table ranks Lemon rates across active mandis for 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 5 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹5,500 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹14,708. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Nov | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 09 Nov | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 08 Nov | ₹16,000 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,750 |
| 07 Nov | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹17,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,750 |
| 05 Nov | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 04 Nov | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 03 Nov | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 02 Nov | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 01 Nov | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 31 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 30 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 29 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 26 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 25 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 24 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
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
When picking where to sell Lemon, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Periyakulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 17 Sep 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.