Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹538 per quintal in Kolaras(F&V) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹538
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Pumpkin is about 13.3% below the period average — just 32.7% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 3 Phek APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 7 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 11 Angamaly Market 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.
At ₹2,700 (81.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Pumpkin prices at Kolaras(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹800, with the average around ₹621. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹538 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 10 Jul | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 07 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹733 |
| 05 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kolaras(F&V) APMC logged this Pumpkin rate on 18 Aug 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.