In the latest market update for 01 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 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.
Right now Lemon is about 68.2% above the period average — just 15.9% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 01 Sep 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 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹24,100 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 6 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 8 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,750 |
| 11 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹21,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
The ₹6,500 (31.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹10,996. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Nov | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 07 Nov | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 06 Nov | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Nov | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 03 Nov | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 02 Nov | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 30 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 25 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lemon changed hands at this rate in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 01 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.