Here's the 24 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Lime was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Lime is about 128.4% above the period average, sitting just 40.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 5 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
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.
At ₹11,500 (95.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lime matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹2,627. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
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
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
All told, this is where Lime stood at SHRI.SIDDHESHWAR APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.