In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Sep 2026, Piravam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Long Melon(Kakri), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,000 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Long Melon(Kakri).
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Long Melon(Kakri) Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityLong Melon(Kakri) (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.
This puts Long Melon(Kakri) about 16.5% below the period average, and just 46.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Long Melon(Kakri) rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Piravam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Kollam Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 4 Bilimora APMC | ₹1,600 |
| 5 Navsari APMC | ₹1,250 |
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.
That ₹2,750 (220.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Long Melon(Kakri) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Long Melon(Kakri) prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹4,791. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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 Long Melon(Kakri), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Piravam Market APMC was the market to beat for Long Melon(Kakri) on 16 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.