As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Aug 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Lime Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 52.1% below the period average and just 67.9% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 4 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 7 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 8 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹4,000 (36.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lime matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹18,777. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Lime traded at this rate in Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.