Across the reporting yards on 26 Aug 2026, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Karbuja(Musk Melon), clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,500 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
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityKarbuja(Musk Melon) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 24.4% 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
This table ranks Karbuja(Musk Melon) rates across active mandis for 26 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Hansi APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Warangal APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 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.
At ₹5,750 (209.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Karbuja(Musk Melon) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Karbuja(Musk Melon) prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, SMY Bhuntar 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.