Reading today's price tape for 12 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹24,500 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Lemon markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 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.
At this level, Lemon is about 63.5% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 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 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,500 |
| 2 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 5 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,950 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,750 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (8.2%) 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 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹14,981. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 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 |
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 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
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 Oct 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.