Reading today's price tape for 22 Oct 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Vadaseri RM APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lime is about 16.3% above the period average — just 3.8% 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
This table ranks Lime rates across active mandis for 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,500 |
| 2 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 3 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 7 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹8,000 (59.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Lime prices at Vadaseri RM APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,375. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
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 Vadaseri RM APMC on 22 Oct 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.