In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹1,570 per quintal in Tulsipur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Pumpkin yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
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₹1,620
- Lowest Price Today₹1,530
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,570
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-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 14.4% above the period average, and just 31.1% 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
This table ranks Pumpkin rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ahmedgarh APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 6 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Silachhari APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Chathanoor Market 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.
At ₹800 (26.7%), 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Tulsipur APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹2,280, with the average around ₹1,372. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,520 | ₹1,560 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,620 | ₹1,530 | ₹1,570 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,630 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,580 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,570 | ₹1,620 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,630 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,580 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,640 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,570 | ₹1,520 | ₹1,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,620 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,580 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,670 | ₹1,570 | ₹1,630 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,670 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,620 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,640 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,570 | ₹1,620 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,040 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,180 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,140 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,180 | ₹1,130 | ₹1,150 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,160 | ₹1,110 | ₹1,140 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Pumpkin was priced at this level in Tulsipur APMC on 16 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.