As fresh arrivals settled on 14 Oct 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
Today's rate is about 8.6% above the period average and just 10.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,500 |
| 2 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 6 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 8 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 9 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹10,500 (80.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹11,513. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,800 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,150 |
| 25 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lime rate on 14 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.