In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, PMY Kullu APMC stood at the front of the pack for Karbuja(Musk Melon), clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,500 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Karbuja(Musk Melon) leader.
01What's Behind Today's Karbuja(Musk Melon) Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityKarbuja(Musk Melon) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 59.8% above the period average and just 5.6% 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 Karbuja(Musk Melon) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Kullu APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 APMC Azadpur APMC | ₹4,885 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Patran APMC | ₹3,050 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC | ₹2,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹5,750 (209.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Karbuja(Musk Melon) prices at PMY Kullu APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,320. 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 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
Farmers comparing Karbuja(Musk Melon) rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, PMY Kullu APMC set the pace for Karbuja(Musk Melon). 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.