In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, PMY Kullu APMC stood at the front of the pack for Karbuja(Musk Melon), clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,200 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Karbuja(Musk Melon) Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityKarbuja(Musk Melon) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Karbuja(Musk Melon) is about 39.7% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% 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 Karbuja(Musk Melon) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Kullu APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC | ₹2,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Karbuja(Musk Melon).
The ₹4,450 (161.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Karbuja(Musk Melon) prices at PMY Kullu APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹5,153. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
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 Karbuja(Musk Melon), 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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, PMY Kullu APMC led Karbuja(Musk Melon) on 17 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.