With the 22 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Lime was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Lime markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Lime about 105.3% above the period average, and just 17.5% 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 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shimoga APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,500 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 4 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 5 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 7 Shimoga APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
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.
The ₹7,000 (48.3%) 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 Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹8,037. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
For Lime, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: Shimoga APMC reported Lime at this level on 22 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.