In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Aug 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Mettupalayam(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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lime is about 0.6% below the period average, sitting just 11.8% 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
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,250 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Kambam(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 ₹6,000 (52.2%) 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, Lime prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹15,088. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
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
For Lime, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Lime stood at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 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.