In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mousambi(Sweet Lime), clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mousambi(Sweet Lime) Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityMousambi(Sweet Lime) (Mousambi)
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 15.2% above the period average and just 16.7% 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 Mousambi(Sweet Lime) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mousambi(Sweet Lime).
A spread of ₹6,000 (92.3%) 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, Mousambi(Sweet Lime) prices at Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹10,852. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Mousambi(Sweet Lime), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 27 Aug 2026, Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Mousambi(Sweet 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.