In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lime is about 0.6% below the period average — just 11.8% 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
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹16,250 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,900 |
| 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.
That ₹4,750 (41.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹15,085. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Lime yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lime changed hands at this rate in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 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.