In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Sep 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Pumpkin arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Sep 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pumpkin about 4.6% below the period average, and just 25.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvarur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,000 |
| 2 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 3 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 6 Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Vandavasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(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.
A spread of ₹250 (9.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Pumpkin prices at Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,145. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Pumpkin at this level on 13 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.