With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Lemon was quoted at ₹13,500 per quintal in Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lemon rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lemon about 82.3% above the period average, and just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Lemon rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹20,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 5 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,750 |
| 6 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,650 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (21.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lemon prices at Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹7,405. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
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 day's best Lemon rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Lemon at this level on 20 Aug 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.