Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Lime was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lime Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Lime arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 15.4% below the period average and just 46.4% 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
The table below lines up Lime rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 4 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 7 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,250 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Lime.
At ₹4,000 (34.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Lime matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lime prices at Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹17,738. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
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
The day's best Lime rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Lime rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.