In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Aug 2026, Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.9% above the period average and just 16.7% 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
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹14,200 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 4 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,750 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Tenali APMC | ₹10,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (50.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lime matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹14,716. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
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
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
Bottom line: on 22 Aug 2026, Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.