In the price report dated 24 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹10,000 per quintal in Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
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₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.6% below the period average and just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 4 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 10 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Udumalpet APMC | ₹17,000 |
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.
At ₹4,000 (23.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lemon matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹10,269. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Lemon, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lemon rate on 24 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.