Turning to the 18 Sep 2026 APMC board, Lemon was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lemon about 94.8% above the period average, and just 23.2% 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 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,750 |
| 2 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,500 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 8 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lemon.
A spread of ₹2,250 (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 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹11,039. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
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
The headline Lemon rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 18 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.