Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹23,500 per quintal in Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 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.
At this level, Lemon is about 88.9% above the period average, sitting just 9.6% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (14.6%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lemon prices at Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹12,442. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lemon rate at Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 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.