In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in HINGNA - APMC. See where this sits in the day's Lime range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 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 22.3% above the period average and just 43.3% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where HINGNA - APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 4 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 7 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 8 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹4,000 (36.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at HINGNA - APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹4,171. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,375 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,666 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,562 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,357 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,342 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,062 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,333 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,657 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,447 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,254 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,428 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,357 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,400 |
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
When picking where to sell Lime, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, HINGNA - APMC posted this Lime rate on 21 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.