Here's the 20 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Lime was quoted at ₹15,250 per quintal in Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Lime yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,500
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lime is about 25.9% above the period average, sitting just 15.3% 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 Theni(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 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹12,111. 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 | ₹16,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 19 Oct | ₹17,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹13,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹13,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹11,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
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
The day's best Lime rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Lime rate at Theni(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.