Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Oct 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Lime rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹22,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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 48.0% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 4 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 5 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 6 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,750 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 9 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
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 ₹10,000 (76.9%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹15,206. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
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 sum up, this was the Lime rate at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 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.