In the price report dated 23 Oct 2026, Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹27,500 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹28,000
- Lowest Price Today₹27,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹27,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 19.2% above the period average and just 1.8% 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
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 3 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 8 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹14,000 (103.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Lime prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹23,063. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹28,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 24 Jun | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 22 Jun | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 18 Jun | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 17 Jun | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Lime today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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 23 Oct 2026, Tuticorin(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.