In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lemon today.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 81.4% above the period average and just 15.0% 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 15 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 7 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹13,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹2,500 (19.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹4,686. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 15 Aug 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.