Turning to the 25 Oct 2026 APMC board, Lime was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Lime today.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 17.1% above the period average and just 28.6% 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 25 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 3 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 6 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 8 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 10 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
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.
The ₹6,500 (44.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹12,814. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹14,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
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
Net-net, Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lime rate on 25 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.