Reading today's price tape for 15 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹21,000 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 161.0% above the period average, sitting just 4.5% short of 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹33,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(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 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 12 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹5,000 (17.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹8,047. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 29 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
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
Selling Lemon well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 Sep 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.