In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Lime is about 7.8% above the period average — just 10.7% 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
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 4 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 5 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 7 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
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 ₹11,500 (85.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,800 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹11,593. 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 | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
To wrap up, Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Lime rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.