Here's the 16 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,250 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,500
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 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.
Right now Lime is about 8.0% below the period average — just 39.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 16 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 | ₹16,250 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,900 |
| 12 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
That ₹4,750 (41.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹17,657. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,500 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 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 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Lime found its strongest bid at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.