Turning to the 17 Sep 2026 APMC board, Pattambi Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹21,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Lime today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Pattambi Market APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLime (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 120.3% above the period average and just 12.5% 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 17 Sep 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 Pattambi Market APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 4 Pune(Moshi) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 12 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹7,000 (50.0%) 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 ₹24,000, with the average around ₹9,533. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 2026, Pattambi Market APMC set the pace for Lime. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.