In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lemon Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 56.8% above the period average and just 30.4% 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 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Thalavaipuram(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 | ₹27,750 |
| 2 Tiruppur (North) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 4 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Palladam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Piravam Market APMC | ₹23,000 |
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 ₹4,750 (20.7%) 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 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹12,437. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lemon yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Lemon traded at this rate in Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.