Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Lime was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Lime is about 113.3% above the period average — just 37.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lime rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
A spread of ₹4,000 (34.8%) 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, Lime prices at SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹2,344. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
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
Before carting Lime to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lime changed hands at this rate in SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.