In today's crop-price rundown for 20 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. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Karbuja(Musk Melon) Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityKarbuja(Musk Melon) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 55.4% 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
The table below lines up Karbuja(Musk Melon) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where PMY Kullu APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 PMY Kullu APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
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 ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,471. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Karbuja(Musk Melon) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 20 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.