From today's trading desk on 18 Oct 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lime is about 1.1% below the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
This table ranks Lime rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 3 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 7 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
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.
That ₹12,000 (92.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Lime prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,607. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lime today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lime rate at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.