Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 15.7% below the period average, sitting just 31.3% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,000 |
| 2 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 5 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
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 ₹9,000 (64.3%), 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 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,263. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
Going to the top Lime market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lime rate at Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 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.