With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹650 per quintal in Shadabad APMC. See where this sits in the day's Pumpkin range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pumpkin Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.9% below the period average and just 50.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pumpkin rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Valangaiman RM APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Pampady Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Pallikonda(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
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 ₹1,000 (36.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pumpkin matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pumpkin prices at Shadabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,300, with the average around ₹738. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 19 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 17 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 16 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 24 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 23 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 22 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 20 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 13 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
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
Selling Pumpkin well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Shadabad APMC posted this Pumpkin rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.