In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Sep 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Ponnamaravathi(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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Sep 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
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.
Right now Lime is about 0.6% above the period average — just 12.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Lime rates across active mandis for 25 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
A spread of ₹4,000 (34.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Lime prices at Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,739. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
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
Before carting Lime to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Lime changed hands at this rate in Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC on 25 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.