Here's the 12 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Santar Bazaar APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Pumpkin yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
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.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 11.8% below the period average, sitting just 34.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Santar Bazaar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 9 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Muktsar APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,700 (81.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Santar Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,607. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,150 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
Going to the top Pumpkin market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Santar Bazaar APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.