In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Sep 2026, Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.8% above the period average and just 13.2% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹16,500 |
| 2 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 4 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Muthupettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
A spread of ₹13,500 (450.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹15,903. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Lime, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 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.