In the mandi rate roundup for 02 Sep 2026, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 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.
This puts Lime about 3.9% above the period average, and just 35.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 02 Sep 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 | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 5 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
At ₹5,750 (48.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lime matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹16,845. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 29 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Lime on 02 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.