As the 23 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Thodupuzha Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Long Melon(Kakri), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,400 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Thodupuzha Market APMC on Top Today
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityLong Melon(Kakri) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 28.1% above the period average and right at 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 Long Melon(Kakri) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thodupuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹5,400 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
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.
That ₹600 (12.5%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Long Melon(Kakri) prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹4,214. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
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
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Thodupuzha Market APMC set the pace for Long Melon(Kakri). 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.