With the 22 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Lime was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 23.4% below the period average and just 40.6% 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 22 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 10 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 12 APMC Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (29.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹12,401. 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 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
Selling Lime well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lime rate on 22 Sep 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.