With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹23,500 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Lime board.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.3% above the period average and just 6.0% 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
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,500 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 5 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,250 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
At ₹11,500 (95.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lime matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Lime prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹19,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹22,962. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
When picking where to sell Lime, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 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.