Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Jul 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹15,500 per quintal in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lime arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Lime is about 0.8% above the period average — just 13.9% 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
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 18 Jul 2026, so you can see where Sivagangai (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 | ₹21,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,250 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
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 ₹6,500 (43.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Lime prices at Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹15,373. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹17,200 | ₹16,200 | ₹16,700 |
| 11 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
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
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lime changed hands at this rate in Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Jul 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.