In the price report dated 26 Oct 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 Lime about 0.2% below the period average, and just 44.0% 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
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,500 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 3 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 9 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 10 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 11 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
The ₹9,000 (62.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,614. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,700 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
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 Lime, 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
In a nutshell, Lime was priced at this level in Palakkad Market APMC on 26 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.