Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Pumpkin was quoted at ₹905 per quintal in Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Pumpkin Price
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₹910
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹905
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPumpkin (Pumpkin)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Pumpkin is about 0.3% below the period average, sitting just 2.7% short of 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
The table below lines up Pumpkin rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹3,800 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Jalalabad APMC | ₹3,650 |
| 6 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 7 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 9 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Arcot(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.
A spread of ₹800 (26.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Pumpkin prices at Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC ranged between ₹890 and ₹930, with the average around ₹908. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹910 | ₹900 | ₹905 |
| 18 Aug | ₹910 | ₹900 | ₹905 |
| 17 Aug | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 14 Aug | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 12 Aug | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 11 Aug | ₹930 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 27 Jul | ₹920 | ₹900 | ₹910 |
| 25 Jun | ₹910 | ₹890 | ₹900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
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
The headline Pumpkin rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, this was the Pumpkin rate at Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.