In the mandi rate roundup for 11 Aug 2026, Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Lime today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
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
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.7% below the period average and just 37.5% 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 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,250 |
| 4 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,750 |
| 9 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹6,500 (59.1%) 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 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹19,818. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 23 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
Before carting Lime to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 11 Aug 2026, Rajapalayam(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.