With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lemon today.
01What Put Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 2.6% above the period average, and just 5.0% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 4 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 5 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 8 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
At ₹3,500 (22.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,263. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
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 on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 18 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.