Reading today's price tape for 05 Aug 2026, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,250 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Lime rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Lime is about 5.3% below the period average, sitting just 36.1% 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 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,250 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 9 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹4,750 (38.0%) 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 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹18,224. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 18 Jul | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
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
Selling Lime well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Lime on 05 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.