Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Lemon was quoted at ₹3,420 per quintal in Tikonia APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Tikonia APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,450
- Lowest Price Today₹3,410
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,420
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityLemon (Lemon)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lemon is about 18.3% below the period average, sitting just 39.9% 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
Here's how Lemon rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
That ₹3,500 (21.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lemon fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Lemon prices at Tikonia APMC ranged between ₹3,410 and ₹5,690, with the average around ₹4,184. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,655 | ₹3,640 | ₹3,650 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,450 | ₹3,410 | ₹3,420 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,590 | ₹4,530 | ₹4,560 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,570 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,560 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,290 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,260 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,580 | ₹4,520 | ₹4,550 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,120 | ₹4,010 | ₹4,050 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,280 | ₹4,220 | ₹4,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,120 | ₹4,020 | ₹4,050 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,980 | ₹3,920 | ₹3,940 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,120 | ₹4,020 | ₹4,050 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,710 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,660 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,250 | ₹4,220 | ₹4,230 |
| 02 Jul | ₹4,060 | ₹4,010 | ₹4,030 |
| 01 Jul | ₹4,120 | ₹4,020 | ₹4,050 |
| 19 Jun | ₹5,690 | ₹5,610 | ₹5,640 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Lemon stood at Tikonia APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.