With the 15 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lime was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Lime about 4.9% below the period average, and just 21.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Palayamkottai(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 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 5 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 9 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Coonoor(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 ₹10,000 (74.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹15,767. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹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
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Lime was priced at this level in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.