With the 13 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 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.
This puts Lime about 7.0% below the period average, and just 27.1% 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
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
A spread of ₹6,500 (59.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹18,811. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Lime on 13 Aug 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.