In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Pampady Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Pumpkin today.
01What Put Pampady Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Pumpkin rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Pumpkin is about 6.8% below the period average — just 34.8% 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
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Pampady Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (36.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Pampady Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,219. 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 | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,599 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pumpkin today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Pampady Market APMC logged this Pumpkin rate on 20 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.