Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Aug 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in Pattambi Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Lime markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lime arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lime is about 86.3% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pattambi Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,500 (42.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Pattambi Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹5,906. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
The day's best Lime rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pattambi Market APMC logged this Lime rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.