Going by the latest APMC figures for 04 Aug 2026, Kollam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Long Melon(Kakri), clocking the day's best rate at ₹1,900 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Long Melon(Kakri) Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,900
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityLong Melon(Kakri) (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 1.6% below the period average and just 20.8% 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 Long Melon(Kakri) rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kollam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹1,900 |
| 2 Bilimora APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 3 Ajmer(F&V) APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 4 Fazilka APMC | ₹1,000 |
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 ₹900 (90.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Long Melon(Kakri) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Long Melon(Kakri) prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,930. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 04 Aug 2026, Kollam 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.