With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Thodupuzha Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Long Melon(Kakri), clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,500 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
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityLong Melon(Kakri) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Long Melon(Kakri) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.0% above the period average and just 16.7% 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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Long Melon(Kakri) prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹4,367. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 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
Before carting Long Melon(Kakri) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 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.