With the 23 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lemon today.
01What Put Melapalayam(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₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 120.6% above the period average, and just 7.4% 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 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 3 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,750 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 5 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
At ₹3,250 (18.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹13,500, with the average around ₹5,666. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 23 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 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
Before carting Lemon to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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: Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 23 Aug 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.