Going by the latest APMC figures for 06 Sep 2026, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Lime, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Sep 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.2% above the period average and just 15.8% 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 06 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹16,000 |
| 2 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 9 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
That ₹5,000 (45.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹15,974. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Lime, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
Bottom line: on 06 Sep 2026, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Lime. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.