In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Sep 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹27,500 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Lemon yards.
01What's Behind Today's Lemon Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lemon arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lemon about 98.2% above the period average, and just 1.8% 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 20 Sep 2026, so you can see where Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,750 |
| 4 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹5,000 (18.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹13,874. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
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
Farmers comparing Lemon rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 20 Sep 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.