In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 0.8% above the period average, sitting right at 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
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹1,000 (33.3%) 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 Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,977. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹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
Before carting Pumpkin to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
All told, this is where Pumpkin stood at Vadalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 Aug 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.