In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Sep 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in APMC Rahata APMC. This is one of several Lime rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityLime (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Lime about 8.1% above the period average, and just 25.0% 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
This table ranks Lime rates across active mandis for 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
That ₹7,000 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Lime prices at APMC Rahata APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹11,100. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Lime, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: APMC Rahata APMC reported Lime at this level on 17 Sep 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.