In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mousambi(Sweet Lime), clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityMousambi(Sweet Lime) (Mousambi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Mousambi(Sweet Lime) is about 5.5% above the period average, sitting right at 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
This table ranks Mousambi(Sweet Lime) rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kundrathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Vellore APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 SMY Baijnath 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).
That ₹8,500 (130.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mousambi(Sweet Lime) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mousambi(Sweet Lime) prices at Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹14,212. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹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
For Mousambi(Sweet Lime), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To sum up, Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Mousambi(Sweet Lime) on 12 Aug 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.