Reading today's price tape for 22 Oct 2026, Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lime, clocking the day's best rate at ₹21,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Rajapalayam(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₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityLime (Lime)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lime is about 40.4% above the period average, sitting just 23.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Lime rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹21,500 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 3 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 7 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
That ₹8,000 (59.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Lime fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Lime prices at Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹15,317. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Lime on 22 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.