In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Jalalabad APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Pumpkin today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 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 106.9% above the period average — just 13.1% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 5 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pumpkin.
The ₹800 (26.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹1,764. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Pumpkin, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Jalalabad APMC logged this Pumpkin rate on 19 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.