Here's the 20 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Pumpkin was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Pumpkin is about 4.7% below the period average — just 16.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalalabad APMC Leader | ₹3,900 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Phek APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Medinipur(West) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Pampady Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 (30.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pumpkin fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Pumpkin prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,204. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Pumpkin yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pumpkin changed hands at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.